Sans Contrasted Igmu 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, branding, packaging, art deco, theatrical, retro, display, dramatic, impact, distinctiveness, retro flavor, graphic texture, signage, geometric, stenciled, flared, sharp, stylized.
A stylized display face built from chunky geometric forms with pronounced internal cut-ins and wedge-like joints that create a stenciled, carved impression. Curves are often rendered as near-circular bowls with vertical slice details, while many joins terminate in sharp points or angular notches (notably in V/W/X and the diagonals of N). The rhythm alternates between broad solid masses and tight apertures, producing a strong black-and-white pattern and a distinctly graphic texture. Figures echo the same language: round counters with slit-like openings and triangular accents that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited for large-scale display work where its cut-in counters and sharp joins can be appreciated—posters, editorial headlines, event graphics, branding marks, and packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling, but the dense, sculptural forms make it less ideal for long passages of small text.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–influenced and theatrical, with a poster-like punch and a hint of vintage signage. Its sharp wedges and cut-in counters give it a dramatic, slightly mysterious character that reads as curated and designed rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through simplified, geometric silhouettes and deliberate internal cuts that create contrast and motion within each letterform. It prioritizes a distinctive, period-evocative voice over neutrality, aiming for memorable shapes and strong poster readability.
The most recognizable signature is the repeated vertical slicing inside rounded shapes (C/G/O/Q and several numerals), paired with triangular inktraps or chamfered terminals that add sparkle at large sizes. The lowercase is highly stylized as well, so the texture of mixed-case text remains bold and attention-grabbing rather than bookish.