Sans Contrasted Kasi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, art deco, editorial, theatrical, stylish, dramatic, deco revival, display impact, stylized elegance, poster texture, brand character, flared strokes, hairline joins, sheared terminals, narrow counters, geometric curves.
A high-contrast, upright display sans with sharply alternating thick and hairline strokes. Many letters mix solid, almost slab-like verticals with extremely thin connecting strokes, creating a cut-paper or inlaid rhythm across the alphabet. Curves are smooth and near-geometric (notably in C, O, Q), while diagonals and joins become needle-thin, giving forms like M, N, V, W, X and y a tense, sculpted look. Terminals tend to be flat or subtly flared, with occasional tapered strokes that read as intentional stylistic cuts rather than conventional serifs; spacing and stroke distribution produce a distinctly variable, poster-like texture in words.
Best used for headlines, titles, and short phrases where its contrast and stylized joins can be appreciated. It suits fashion/editorial layouts, event posters, boutique branding, and packaging where a sophisticated, Deco-leaning voice is desired. Use larger sizes and comfortable tracking to preserve the hairline details.
The overall tone is glamorous and stage-forward, evoking classic Deco-era signage and fashion mastheads. Its stark light–dark alternation feels elegant yet slightly mischievous, with a dramatic tempo that draws attention to individual letterforms. The effect is refined but bold, more suited to statement settings than neutral reading.
This design appears intended to reinterpret a geometric sans through extreme contrast and selective hairline connections, turning otherwise simple constructions into distinctive, display-oriented letterforms. The goal seems to be high visual impact with an elegant, era-referential personality rather than understated versatility.
Lowercase and numerals continue the same black-and-hairline logic, with particularly delicate joins in k, v, w, x, y and a looped, ornamental feel in g and 8. The design’s internal contrast creates strong sparkle at large sizes, while the thinnest strokes may visually recede in small or low-resolution applications.