Sans Contrasted Tiby 6 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, covers, display text, editorial, retro, confident, industrial, dramatic, space-saving impact, editorial tone, display emphasis, strong hierarchy, condensed, vertical stress, flat terminals, tight spacing, compact counters.
A condensed display sans with pronounced stroke modulation: vertical stems read heavy while curves and joins thin noticeably, creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Proportions are tall and compact, with tight counters and short crossbars that keep silhouettes dense. Terminals are mostly flat and clean, and the overall geometry favors verticality, giving both capitals and lowercase a firm, poster-like presence. Numerals follow the same compact, condensed logic with strong, dark verticals and simplified curves for punchy readability at larger sizes.
This font is best suited to headline and display applications where compact width and strong contrast can add impact—such as posters, editorial titles, packaging callouts, and branding lockups. It can work for short paragraphs or captions when given ample leading, but it is most effective when used for emphasis and hierarchy.
The tone is assertive and editorial, mixing a modern, industrial straightforwardness with a subtle vintage poster flavor. Its contrast and condensed build give it a dramatic, attention-grabbing voice suited to headlines and emphatic statements rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using strong vertical emphasis and deliberate contrast to create a distinctive, scalable display voice. It aims for clarity and punch in large sizes while maintaining a refined, controlled rhythm across lines of text.
The sample text shows strong word-shape consistency and an even, steady vertical cadence, with contrast providing texture across lines. The tight internal space and condensed width suggest it will feel most comfortable with generous line spacing and moderate tracking in longer settings.