Sans Contrasted Erte 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Cairoli Classic' by Italiantype, 'Ansage' and 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, punchy, retro, energetic, confident, impact, speed, display, branding, headline strength, rounded, oblique, soft corners, compact spacing, dynamic slant.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded corners that keep the dense strokes from feeling harsh. Forms are built from smooth, slightly squared curves and blunt terminals, with visible stroke modulation that adds a carved, high-impact rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dark and even, while the slant and soft cornering create a sense of forward motion. Numerals follow the same wide, sturdy construction with simplified shapes and strong silhouettes.
Best suited for large-scale settings where strong silhouettes matter: headlines, posters, sports and team branding, energetic campaigns, packaging, and short punchy statements. It can also work for logos and badges where an italicized, high-impact sans is needed, but is less appropriate for long-form reading due to its dense color and tight counters.
The font reads as energetic and assertive, with a sporty, headline-driven tone. Its combination of mass, slant, and rounded geometry suggests speed and impact, leaning into a retro display feel rather than a neutral text voice.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance and broad, rounded forms. The intent appears to be a bold display voice that feels athletic and retro-modern, emphasizing presence and momentum in branding and editorial titling.
Uppercase shapes are compact and blocky with generous width, while lowercase maintains sturdy, single-storey constructions (notably a and g) that reinforce a simplified, display-oriented character. The rhythm in sample text is tight and bold, producing strong word shapes but reduced internal whitespace at smaller sizes.