Sans Contrasted Tigu 4 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, editorial, vintage, assertive, dramatic, classic, compact impact, display emphasis, editorial voice, attention grabbing, condensed, vertical stress, tight spacing, sharp terminals, tapered joins.
A condensed, very heavy sans with pronounced contrast and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with tapered transitions, giving round forms (C, O, G, e) a slightly engraved, ink-trap-like feel without true serifs. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and apertures tend to be tight, while the overall silhouette stays clean and upright. Numerals and capitals read blocky and commanding, with simple geometric construction softened by subtle curvature and thinning at joins and terminals.
Best suited to display applications where its condensed width and strong contrast can deliver impact—such as headlines, mastheads, poster typography, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when given enough size and breathing room.
The tone is bold and authoritative with an editorial, vintage-leaning flavor. Its contrast and condensed build create a sense of drama and urgency, suggesting headlines, posters, and impactful statements rather than quiet body text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, combining a sans structure with dramatic thick–thin modulation for a distinctive, editorial display voice. It prioritizes punchy texture and recognizable silhouettes for attention-grabbing typographic use.
The font’s narrow set and tight internal space amplify density on the line, especially in mixed-case text. Lowercase forms retain clarity through distinct silhouettes (notably a, g, y), while the contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes and can become visually busy if set too small or tightly tracked.