Sans Contrasted Kiho 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, futuristic, playful, techy, streamlined, confident, distinctive identity, display impact, tech aesthetic, logo utility, rounded, geometric, stencil-like, ink-trap, high-contrast joints.
A geometric sans with soft, rounded terminals and broadly circular bowls, built from stout strokes and smooth curves. Many glyphs feature distinctive horizontal cut-ins or notch-like gaps that create a quasi-stencil, ink-trap effect—most noticeable in round forms and counters—giving the face a segmented, engineered construction. Proportions are compact with wide, stable curves, a relatively large dot on i/j, and simplified, single-story forms in the lowercase (notably a and g). Numerals are chunky and highly graphic, with several figures echoing the same cut-through motif for consistency.
Best suited for display settings where the cut-in motif can read clearly—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and tech or entertainment identities. It can work for short UI labels or navigation at comfortable sizes, but extended small-text reading may be less ideal because the interior notches compete with counters.
The overall tone feels contemporary and tech-forward, with a friendly, game-like energy due to the rounded geometry and exaggerated cut-ins. The repeated “slice” details add a sense of motion and machinery, producing a distinctive, slightly futuristic character that remains approachable rather than cold.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive geometric sans voice with a signature segmented detail, balancing a modern engineered look with rounded friendliness. Its consistent notch language across letters and numbers suggests an emphasis on brand recognition and high-impact display typography.
The cut-in details create strong internal rhythm and recognizable silhouettes, but they also introduce busy interior structure that becomes more prominent as sizes get smaller. Uppercase has an especially logo-ready presence, while the lowercase maintains a clean, simplified construction that keeps words readable despite the stylization.