Sans Contrasted Kibe 15 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, title cards, art deco, futuristic, retro, stylized, graphic, display impact, deco revival, signature branding, graphic motif, geometric, stencil-like, incised, monoline stems, flared terminals.
A geometric sans built from heavy, rounded masses that are repeatedly cut by crisp horizontal notches, giving many glyphs a stencil-like, segmented feel. Curves are broad and circular while verticals can collapse into very thin stems, producing a striking light–dark interplay inside otherwise solid shapes. Counters are often reduced to slits or ovals, and several letters rely on sharp internal cut-ins and tapered joins rather than conventional bowls and apertures. Spacing and set-width feel irregular by design, creating a punchy rhythm that reads more like a display alphabet than a neutral text face.
Best suited to large sizes where the interior cutouts and thin connectors remain clear—headlines, posters, title sequences, branding marks, and packaging that benefits from a strong graphic signature. It can also work for short UI labels or signage-style copy when ample size and contrast are available, but it is less appropriate for dense, continuous text.
The overall tone is theatrical and period-evocative, with strong Art Deco and sci‑fi signage cues. Its cutaway forms feel engineered and sleek, projecting a confident, poster-forward personality rather than a quiet, editorial one.
The design appears intended to translate Art Deco-era geometry into a high-impact contemporary display style, using repeated incisions and extreme internal contrast to create instant recognizability. Its shapes prioritize silhouette and motif consistency over conventional readability, aiming for distinctive wordmarks and memorable titles.
Distinctive horizontal voids appear in multiple capitals (notably rounded letters and E/F-like forms), creating a consistent motif across the set. Several diagonals and junctions sharpen into pointed, almost calligraphic spikes (especially in V/W/X/Y), adding drama and motion to an otherwise geometric construction.