Sans Contrasted Enki 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, signage, industrial, athletic, tech, retro, impact, ruggedness, technicality, signage feel, octagonal, squared, blocky, chamfered, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared proportions and consistent chamfered corners that create an octagonal silhouette throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle thick–thin shaping in joins and angled terminals, and counters tend to be tight and rectangular. Curves are largely engineered into facets rather than true rounds, giving letters like O, C, and G a cut-corner construction. The lowercase follows the same modular logic, with a single-storey a and g and a compact, tall x-height that keeps word shapes dense and upright.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and branding where a sturdy, industrial voice is desired. It also works well for sports-themed graphics and signage-style applications, especially where numbers and short labels need to feel punchy and engineered.
The overall tone is assertive and mechanical, with a rugged, stamped feel that suggests equipment labeling and sports numerals. Its faceted geometry reads as technical and utilitarian, while the chunky mass gives it a bold, attention-grabbing presence.
The font appears designed to translate the look of faceted, cut-metal letterforms into a compact, modern display style. The consistent chamfers and squared counters prioritize impact and a technical, constructed aesthetic over soft readability at small sizes.
The design relies on strong verticals and squared bowls, producing a tight rhythm in text. Diagonal cuts and notched joins add a distinctive angular personality, and the numerals echo the same octagonal, scoreboard-like construction for a cohesive set.