Sans Contrasted Okbiw 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, lively, retro, punchy, impact, warmth, readability, personality, display, soft corners, flared terminals, rounded bowls, open apertures, large counters.
A heavy, energetic sans with subtly flared terminals and gently rounded corners that keep the texture soft despite the strong weight. Strokes show noticeable modulation, especially where curves transition into stems, giving letters a slightly calligraphic, sculpted feel rather than a purely geometric build. The proportions are generous, with roomy counters and open apertures; lowercase forms read large and sturdy, and the numerals are full-bodied with clear shapes. Overall spacing and rhythm feel robust and display-oriented, producing a compact, high-ink presence on the page.
Best suited to headlines, branding, packaging, and signage where a strong, welcoming voice is needed. It also works well for short passages such as pull quotes or subheads, where its warm modulation and heavy color can add emphasis without sacrificing legibility.
The face communicates confidence and approachability: it feels bold in voice without becoming aggressive. The flared endings and softened joins add a hint of retro warmth, creating a spirited, slightly playful tone suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans with humanized shaping—combining assertive weight with softened details and modest stroke modulation to create a distinctive, friendly display texture.
Uppercase forms appear stable and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounder bowls and softer joins. Round characters (o, e, c) stay open and readable, and the figures have a friendly, poster-like heft that holds up well at large sizes.