Sans Contrasted Puvy 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, classic, authoritative, stylish, impact, headline focus, vintage flavor, distinctive texture, brand presence, stencil-like, bracketed, compressed caps, ink-trap, wedge terminals.
A heavy display face with striking thick–thin modulation and a chiseled, cut-in construction that reads almost stencil-like in many letters. The forms are mostly straight-sided and vertically emphatic, with narrow counters, flat terminals, and frequent internal notches that create sharp white slits where strokes meet or transition. Uppercase shapes feel compact and blocky, while lowercase keeps sturdy proportions with tall ascenders and compact bowls; joins and curves are tightened to maintain a crisp, poster-ready silhouette. Numerals follow the same bold, sculpted logic, with strong verticals and dramatic tapering in curved strokes.
This font is well suited to high-impact headlines, magazine mastheads, poster typography, and brand marks that need a strong, stylized presence. It can work effectively for packaging titles and short display lines where its sculpted contrast and cut-in details can be appreciated. For longer passages, it’s best reserved for larger sizes and generous spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, balancing a vintage editorial feel with a slightly industrial edge from the cut-in details. It conveys authority and impact, leaning toward a classic, headline-driven voice rather than a neutral text rhythm. The sharp internal cuts add a sense of tension and sophistication, making the font feel energetic and deliberate.
The design appears intended as a statement display face: a bold, condensed-feeling headline tool that mixes classic high-contrast structure with carved, stencil-like interruptions for added character. Its construction prioritizes graphic punch and a distinctive texture over quiet readability, aiming to stand out in editorial and promotional settings.
The repeated internal slits and notched transitions become a defining texture at large sizes, adding sparkle and separation between heavy masses. Because counters are relatively tight and stroke joins are highly articulated, the design reads best when given room and size to let the contrast and cut-ins stay clear.