Sans Contrasted Peti 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, retro, energetic, assertive, sleek, speed emphasis, display impact, brand character, headline punch, retro flavor, slanted, rounded, tapered, calligraphic, dynamic.
This typeface is a slanted, sans-based design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a forward-driving rhythm. Letterforms lean strongly to the right, with tapered terminals and smooth, rounded curves that keep counters open despite the heavy strokes. Several glyphs show stylized cuts and wedge-like joins that create sharp internal angles (notably in E, S, and Z), while bowls and ovals (C, O, Q, 0) read compact and slightly condensed by the italic slant. Numerals follow the same modulated, streamlined construction, with a distinctive 1 and a curving 2/3 that emphasize motion over geometric rigidity.
It performs best in large sizes where its modulation and angled detailing can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, logo wordmarks, and punchy packaging. In longer text, it will read most comfortably in short bursts (taglines, callouts) where the strong slant and contrast add emphasis without overwhelming the page.
The overall tone feels fast and performance-oriented, combining a vintage display flavor with a contemporary, streamlined punch. The high-energy slant and chiseled details suggest speed, competition, and bold headlines rather than quiet neutrality.
The font appears intended as a display italic that delivers speed and impact through strong forward lean, contrast-driven strokes, and stylized cut-ins that create a memorable silhouette. It aims to balance smooth, rounded forms with sharp accents to keep the texture lively and attention-grabbing.
The design’s distinctive personality comes from its repeated diagonal stress, tapered stroke endings, and occasional decorative incisions that add bite to otherwise smooth shapes. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation and lively texture, while the uppercase introduces more stylized forms that heighten the display character in short lines.