Sans Contrasted Tisa 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel, sporty, industrial, retro, urgent, tough, impact, speed, compactness, ruggedness, display, condensed, slanted, angular, faceted, blocky.
A heavy, condensed sans with a pronounced rightward slant and faceted, chiseled contours. Strokes are broadly uniform but show subtle thick–thin modulation through angled joins and tapered terminals, creating a cut-from-metal feel rather than smooth curves. Counters are compact and often polygonal, and many letters use flattened bowls and sharp corners that keep the silhouette tight and vertical. The overall rhythm is dense and punchy, with strong diagonals (especially in A, K, N, V, W, X) and sturdy, squared-off terminals that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to short, impactful text such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and apparel graphics. It can also work for labels, event promotions, and bold UI callouts where a compact, aggressive display voice is needed, while extended reading text will generally benefit from larger sizes and generous spacing.
The tone is assertive and high-energy, evoking athletic branding, action headlines, and utilitarian signage. Its angular cuts and forward lean add a sense of speed and pressure, while the compact proportions and dark color give it a tough, no-nonsense voice with a slightly retro poster character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, combining a forward-leaning stance with angular, carved details for a fast, rugged display presence. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and energetic rhythm over softness, aiming for immediate recognition in branding and promotional typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, compressed skeleton, helping mixed-case lines maintain a unified texture. Numerals are similarly blocky and attention-grabbing, with distinctive inner shapes that emphasize the faceted style. The strong slant and tight spacing tendency make it most effective when given a bit of tracking in longer words.