Sans Contrasted Kijo 9 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, gaming ui, futuristic, techno, sporty, assertive, playful, display impact, sci-fi styling, brand distinctiveness, interface flavor, rounded, geometric, stencil-like, slotted counters, tapered joins.
A geometric sans with heavy, rounded outer shapes and distinctive horizontal “slot” cut-ins that form many of the counters and apertures. Strokes alternate between thick rounded bowls and sharper, tapered terminals, creating a punchy rhythm with clear internal white notches. Curves are smooth and inflated, while diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) are straighter and wedge-like, giving a mixed soft–angular texture. The design maintains a consistent modular feel across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with simplified forms and intentionally stylized openings that favor graphic impact over conventional readability at small sizes.
This face is well-suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and logo marks where its slotted counters can read as a defining feature. It can work effectively in packaging, event branding, and gaming/tech interface graphics, especially when paired with simpler text faces for longer reading. Use larger sizes and comfortable spacing to preserve legibility and keep the interior cutouts crisp.
The overall tone feels futuristic and engineered, with a retro-tech flavor reminiscent of sci‑fi interfaces and late-20th-century display typography. The slotted counters and chunky silhouettes read as confident and energetic, lending a sporty, headline-forward personality. Despite the weight, the rounded geometry keeps it approachable and slightly playful rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, contemporary display voice built around a signature counter treatment. By combining rounded bowls with angular wedges and consistent horizontal cut-ins, it aims to feel modern, mechanical, and brandable—optimized for striking word shapes rather than continuous body copy.
The repeated horizontal slot motif becomes a strong branding device, but it also reduces character distinctiveness in dense text. Numerals follow the same cut-in logic (e.g., 6/8/9), reinforcing consistency for titling and graphic systems. Best results will come from generous tracking and sizes where the interior notches remain clearly visible.