Sans Contrasted Inbu 14 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, titles, art deco, glamorous, theatrical, retro, stylized, decorative impact, vintage flavor, luxury feel, headline clarity, inline, striped, geometric, monolinear hairlines, display.
A stylized sans with dramatic contrast and distinctive inline striping that reads like a cut-out or inlaid accent running through many stems and bowls. Forms are largely geometric—circular O/C/G and tall, straight-sided verticals—paired with sharp, tapered joins and occasional wedge-like terminals (notably in A, V, W, X, Y). Counters are generous and open, while the thick strokes sit beside extremely thin hairlines, creating a crisp, poster-ready rhythm. The overall silhouette feels expansive and architectural, with clean curves, disciplined spacing, and conspicuous internal negative shapes that act as a secondary pattern.
Best suited to display settings where the inline detailing and contrast can be appreciated—titles, poster typography, logotypes, and bold brand accents. It works well in short lines or large point sizes, where the internal striping reads as intentional ornament rather than noise.
The font conveys a classic showcard confidence: sleek, decorative, and a little dramatic. Its high-contrast structure and inline detailing evoke vintage nightlife, cinema marquees, and luxury packaging, balancing refinement with bold visual flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctly decorative, period-leaning sans that combines clean geometry with an ornamental inline motif. Its letterforms prioritize impact and visual identity over neutrality, aiming for attention-grabbing, high-style typography in prominent placements.
The inline/striped construction becomes a strong texture in words, especially across repeated verticals, and it can visually dominate at smaller sizes. Round letters maintain a consistent geometric logic, while diagonals introduce a sharper, more kinetic character that helps headlines feel energetic.