Sans Contrasted Ilho 6 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine, packaging, art deco, modernist, editorial, dramatic, stylish, display impact, deco revival, geometric clarity, editorial voice, geometric, modulated, crisp, high-waisted, sculptural.
A contrasted sans with sharp, clean geometry and conspicuous stroke modulation. Many glyphs mix heavy, block-like verticals with thin hairline horizontals and delicate curves, creating a cut-paper, sculptural look. Counters tend to be open and simple, with round forms (O, C, G) reading as near-circles and several terminals finishing in crisp, straight truncations. Proportions are broad and display-forward, with a tall x-height and a rhythm that alternates between dense black masses and fine, airy strokes.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, magazine titling, branding marks, and packaging where its contrast and geometric clarity can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, especially when paired with a quieter text face to balance its strong texture.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–leaning and modernist, pairing elegance with punchy, poster-like weight. The strong light–dark interplay gives it a dramatic, fashion/editorial energy, while the geometric construction keeps it clean and contemporary rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to modernize a Deco-inspired, high-contrast display voice into a crisp sans framework. Its modulated strokes and simplified geometry aim to deliver a distinctive, fashion-forward silhouette that remains clean and legible at headline sizes.
Some characters emphasize asymmetry through one-sided weight (for example in bowls and curves), which heightens the sense of contrast and movement across a word. Numerals share the same visual logic—sturdy stems with thin cross-strokes—helping headlines maintain a consistent, graphic texture. The thin elements can visually recede at small sizes, so the design reads most confidently when given room and scale.