Sans Contrasted Edti 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, vintage, editorial, dramatic, display impact, industrial feel, space saving, graphic texture, retro modern, octagonal, modular, ink-trap, notched, square counters.
A tall, narrow display sans with a distinctly modular build: strokes are mostly vertical and straight, with squared shoulders and rounded-rectangle counters. Many joins and terminals show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen corners and create crisp internal negative shapes. Contrast is noticeable within letters, especially where thin connectors or spurs meet heavier stems, giving a rhythmic, engineered texture. Apertures are generally tight, curves are restrained, and forms like S, G, and 2 lean toward squarish geometry rather than fully round constructions.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where its compressed width and sharp internal detailing can carry a strong graphic voice—such as posters, album/film titling, packaging, branding wordmarks, and signage. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or section headers when you want a distinctive, industrial-modern flavor.
The overall tone feels industrial and slightly retro, evoking stenciled or machined lettering with a theatrical, poster-ready punch. The angular details and compressed proportions add tension and drama, while the consistent modularity keeps it disciplined and graphic.
The design appears intended to merge a condensed display sans structure with engineered, ink-trap-like detailing to enhance character and maintain clarity at impactful sizes. Its modular, squared curves and controlled contrast suggest a focus on bold, structured typography that feels both vintage-inspired and contemporary.
The font’s narrow set and dark vertical emphasis produce strong columnar color in text, with distinctive silhouette features on letters like J, S, and the numerals. The squared counters and repeated notch motif help maintain a cohesive identity across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, making it read as a purposeful display design rather than a neutral workhorse.