Sans Contrasted Waba 15 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, sporty, contemporary, assertive, informal, expressiveness, impact, motion, emphasis, slanted, brushy, tapered, rounded, calligraphic.
A slanted, high-contrast display face with brush-like stroke modulation and tapered terminals. The letterforms are built from rounded, slightly irregular curves and angled joins, giving a hand-driven rhythm rather than a rigid geometric construction. Counters tend to be open and generous, while vertical strokes feel weighty and dark; thinning in curves and diagonals creates a lively texture. The numerals match the same tapered, forward-leaning logic with soft corners and a slightly bouncy baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines and short, impactful text where its slanted, high-energy forms can be appreciated—such as posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It can work for brief subheads or pull quotes, but its strong stroke contrast and animated texture make it less ideal for dense, small-size reading.
The overall tone is energetic and bold, with a fast, forward-moving feel that reads as modern and informal. It suggests motion and emphasis, leaning toward a sporty or promotional voice rather than a quiet editorial one.
The design appears intended to deliver emphasis and momentum through a bold, brush-influenced construction with clear stroke modulation. It prioritizes personality and visual punch over neutrality, aiming for contemporary display use where motion and attitude are desirable.
The strongest visual character comes from the combination of pronounced slant, heavy main strokes, and visibly tapered ends, which creates a dynamic rhythm in longer lines. The texture is intentionally uneven in a controlled way, making it feel more expressive at headline sizes than strictly utilitarian.