Sans Contrasted Wake 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, energetic, sporty, edgy, streetwise, retro, impact, motion, attention, display, angular, chiseled, slanted, dynamic, compact.
A heavy, slanted display sans with sharply faceted terminals and wedge-like cuts that create a chiseled silhouette. Strokes are broad and slightly modulated, with crisp corners and occasional notch-like details that add texture without becoming ornamental. Letterforms lean forward consistently, with compact counters and a lively, uneven rhythm driven by angular joins and varied interior shaping. Numerals and capitals carry the same carved, blocky construction, keeping a cohesive, punchy texture in lines of text.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and brand marks where impact and motion are desirable. It can also work well on packaging or apparel graphics, especially in energetic or competitive contexts. For longer passages, it benefits from larger sizes and generous line spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and high-impact, with a distinctly kinetic, hand-cut feel. Its forward slant and angular breaks suggest motion and intensity, lending a sporty, poster-like attitude that reads as bold and attention-seeking. The style also hints at retro action or comic titling, where sharpness and momentum are part of the voice.
The design appears intended as a bold, action-oriented display face that merges sans construction with carved, angular detailing. Its goal seems to be maximum visibility and a sense of speed, using slant, faceted terminals, and compact counters to create a distinctive, aggressive voice.
In continuous text, the strong diagonals and faceted terminals produce a jagged, high-contrast texture that favors headlines over long reading. Spacing appears fairly tight by default, and the irregular interior angles can make similar shapes feel intentionally rugged rather than strictly geometric.