Sans Contrasted Kibo 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, magazine titles, modernist, playful, stylized, editorial, futuristic, distinctiveness, display impact, contemporary edge, geometric reinterpretation, geometric, rounded, high-waist, ink-trap feel, quirky.
A stylized sans with sharp stroke contrast and a distinctly geometric foundation. Many forms are built from clean circular bowls and straight stems, then interrupted by thin hairline joins and flattened, cut-in counters that create a banded, “sliced” look across several letters. Curves are smooth and broad, terminals tend to be crisp rather than tapered, and the rhythm alternates between sturdy black masses and delicate connecting strokes. Proportions are generally compact with a normal x-height, while widths vary noticeably across characters, giving the texture a lively, irregular cadence in text.
Best suited to display settings where its contrast and segmented counters can be appreciated—headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging, and magazine or editorial titles. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the intense contrast and unconventional internal shapes make it less ideal for long-form body copy at small sizes.
The overall tone feels modern and design-forward, with a playful, slightly futuristic edge. The contrast and cutaway counters add a display-like personality that reads as clever and unconventional rather than neutral or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a geometric sans through exaggerated contrast and cutaway counters, creating an attention-getting texture that stays clean and contemporary. It prioritizes visual identity and memorable word-shapes over neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, modern display voice.
Distinctive identifying cues include horizontally segmented bowls (notably in rounded letters), a single-storey “a,” a looped/curled descender on “g,” and numerals that echo the same bold–hairline contrast. In continuous text, the strong black shapes dominate while the thin strokes act like bridges, producing a striking sparkle and pronounced word-shape.