Sans Contrasted Ilba 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine titles, packaging, modernist, editorial, confident, graphic, dramatic, display impact, modern branding, editorial tone, high contrast sans, sturdy, crisp, rounded, bracketed, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer horizontals/joins. Forms are broad and generously proportioned, with open counters and smooth, rounded bowls that keep the texture from feeling cramped at large sizes. Several joins and terminals show subtle shaping—small flares/notches and slightly softened corners—giving strokes a carved, engineered finish rather than purely geometric cuts. Numerals and capitals read as solid blocks with clean, controlled curves, while lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and clear differentiation.
Best suited to headlines and short-form settings where contrast and mass can carry personality—magazine titles, brand marks, posters, and packaging. It can also work for subheads and pull quotes when set with ample spacing and comfortable line height to preserve its crisp interior shapes.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with an editorial, high-impact presence. Its contrast and sculpted details add a slightly luxurious, fashion-forward edge while still feeling clean and functional.
The design appears intended to combine the clean readability of a sans with a more dramatic, sculpted stroke structure for strong display impact. Its wide proportions and controlled contrast suggest a focus on contemporary branding and editorial typography where a confident, graphic voice is needed.
Round letters (C, O, Q, G) show generous curves with controlled thinning, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay sharp and weighty without becoming spiky. The “a” appears single-storey and the “g” single-storey with a prominent, rounded lower form, supporting a modern, display-friendly voice.