Sans Contrasted Jiky 12 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sculpted display face built from hefty, geometric forms with extreme thick–thin contrast that reads almost as cut-out slabs paired with hairline strokes. Many letters feature narrow internal “slashes” and vertical counters that create a stencil-like, incised effect, while round shapes (C, O, Q, G) appear as bold disks with crisp apertures. Terminals are predominantly clean and squared, with occasional sharp joins and fine, blade-like diagonals (notably in V, W, X, Y). Proportions are broad and confident, and the overall rhythm alternates between dense black masses and delicate connecting strokes, producing a highly graphic texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, editorial covers, and brand marks where its carved contrast can be appreciated. It also works well for packaging and campaign graphics that need a distinctive, high-impact typographic voice, especially in short phrases and large point sizes.
The tone is assertive and fashion-forward, mixing modern geometry with a carved, almost architectural sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and cutout detailing give it a premium, poster-ready presence that feels curated and intentional rather than neutral.
The likely intention is a contemporary display sans that fuses geometric weight with engraved, stencil-like counters to create instant recognition and strong silhouette. The alternating solid and hairline elements appear designed to generate visual drama and a premium, graphic texture in layout.
The design relies on high-contrast details and narrow negative spaces, so clarity is strongest at medium-to-large sizes where the incised counters and hairlines have room to breathe. Numerals follow the same motif, with bold figures punctuated by slim internal openings that maintain a cohesive, branded look.