Sans Contrasted Jiki 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, theatrical, luxury, dramatic, display impact, editorial voice, luxury feel, brand character, sharp, chiseled, angular, crisp, sculptural.
A heavy, display-oriented face with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, knife-like joins. The forms are mostly upright and compact in their counters, with a mix of broad vertical masses and hairline terminals that create a strongly segmented, cut-paper look. Curves are taut and often resolved with pointed tips rather than soft rounding, while bowls and apertures stay relatively tight, giving the overall texture a dense, high-impact rhythm. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and stout stems, and the figures follow the same chunky-to-hairline contrast for a cohesive, poster-like presence.
Best suited to headlines, large subheads, and short phrases where the contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It works well for fashion/editorial layouts, branding marks, packaging, and striking campaign graphics where a refined but attention-grabbing display texture is desirable.
The tone is dramatic and high-style, balancing elegance with an assertive, almost theatrical punch. Its sharp contrast and chiseled details read as premium and editorial, with a slightly eccentric edge that feels crafted rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxurious, high-contrast display voice with sculpted, angular detailing, prioritizing visual drama and character over long-form neutrality.
In text settings the dense blacks and fine hairlines create a lively sparkle, but the tight counters and extreme contrast make it feel most at home at larger sizes. The design language is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a strong, distinctive voice.