Sans Contrasted Wiwo 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine covers, brand marks, packaging, dramatic, assertive, editorial, energetic, refined, attention grabbing, editorial emphasis, stylish branding, dynamic tone, space saving, slanted, compressed, sharp, calligraphic, angular.
This typeface presents a steep rightward slant with compact, vertically oriented proportions and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes terminate in sharp, wedge-like cuts and tapered joins that give the forms a carved, calligraphic feel while maintaining a clean, unadorned finish. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is punchy, with strong diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, X, and Y and smooth, sculpted curves in C, G, O, and S. Numerals follow the same contrasted, slanted construction, reading clearly while keeping the same compressed stance as the letters.
Best suited for display applications where contrast and slant can be appreciated—such as headlines, cover lines, posters, and promotional graphics. It can also work for logotypes or packaging that benefits from a condensed, energetic voice. For longer paragraphs, it will be most effective at larger sizes and with comfortable line spacing to preserve clarity.
The tone is bold and theatrical, suggesting speed and emphasis through its strong slant and high-contrast shaping. It feels fashion-forward and headline-driven—confident, slightly dramatic, and designed to command attention rather than recede into body text. The sharp terminals and crisp modulation add a refined, editorial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact italic voice that combines crisp, modern cleanliness with a calligraphic, sculpted stroke logic. Its compressed stance and sharp finishing encourage use where emphasis, motion, and editorial sophistication are desired.
In text settings the slant and contrast create a lively texture with noticeable sparkle, especially where thin connections and tapered stroke endings appear. The forms stay cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a consistent, branded look when used in short bursts or display sizes.