Sans Contrasted Kiby 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, art deco, futuristic, editorial, dramatic, stylized, display impact, deco revival, futuristic tone, graphic branding, stylized readability, geometric, modular, cutout, stencil-like, monoline accents.
A geometric sans with dramatic thick–thin behavior created through filled shapes paired with hairline strokes and deliberate cutouts. Bowls and rounds are mostly circular or oval, often interrupted by horizontal “slices” that read like inlaid bands, while vertical stems can alternate between solid mass and very thin lines. Counters are simplified and sometimes partially closed, producing a modular rhythm and a distinctive, high-impact silhouette. Proportions lean tall with compact apertures; widths vary noticeably across characters, enhancing the display feel and giving text a syncopated, engineered cadence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and identity work where the cutout contrast can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can add a distinctive, period-modern flavor to branding, packaging, and event graphics, and works well for short editorial titles or pull quotes where strong shapes and rhythm are more important than continuous text flow.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–influenced and forward-looking, mixing glamour with a slightly sci‑fi, machine-made precision. The alternating solids and slits create a sense of motion and spotlight-like contrast, making words feel theatrical and intentional rather than neutral. It reads as confident and stylized, with a strong graphic personality.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, geometric display voice through intentional gaps, banded counters, and extreme stroke separation. Its construction suggests an aim for memorable wordmarks and high visual impact, combining Deco-like elegance with a crisp, contemporary edge.
The design relies heavily on horizontal banding in rounded letters (notably O/o, C/c, G/g, Q/q, 6/8/9), while other characters switch to near-monoline construction (e.g., E, F, H, I, L) for stark variety. Diagonals and junctions are sharp and clean, and the numerals echo the same cutout logic, keeping the set visually cohesive in display settings.