Sans Contrasted Himo 17 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, punchy, bold, friendly, display impact, retro flavor, brand presence, friendly boldness, rounded corners, soft terminals, blocky, compact counters, poster-like.
A heavy, blocky sans with softly rounded corners and pronounced stroke modulation that creates a carved, ink-trap-like feel in places. Forms are largely geometric with broad, flat-sided bowls and sturdy verticals, while curves (C, G, O, S) appear slightly pinched or tapered where they meet straights, adding a subtle chiseled rhythm. Counters are compact and the joins are tight, giving letters a dense, high-impact silhouette that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense counters and internal shaping can read clearly—such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging fronts, branding marks, and short signage phrases. It can also work for impactful pull quotes or titles where a compact, high-coverage texture is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a distinctly retro display energy. Its softened corners keep it approachable, while the dramatic weight and internal shaping lend a slightly theatrical, headline-forward personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a vintage-leaning, friendly block aesthetic. Stroke modulation and tight apertures suggest an effort to add character and texture beyond a purely monoline geometric sans, making it feel more crafted and display-specific.
Uppercase reads as strong and poster-ready, while lowercase maintains the same mass and compactness, producing a uniform, sign-like texture in words. Numerals share the same sturdy geometry and tight counters, reinforcing a cohesive, display-oriented voice.