Sans Contrasted Kihe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, sports branding, tech branding, futuristic, kinetic, sporty, edgy, sleek, express motion, signal modernity, create impact, differentiate branding, slanted, razor-sharp, angular, streamlined, compressed joints.
A sharply slanted sans with dramatic thick–thin contrast and a distinctly aerodynamic construction. Strokes often resolve into hairline diagonals paired with heavy, wedge-like joins, creating a cut-and-slice rhythm across the forms. Counters are mostly rounded and compact, while terminals frequently appear sheared rather than blunt, giving many letters a forward-leaning, speed-stripe effect. Overall proportions feel moderately tall with tight internal spaces, and width can fluctuate from narrow, hairline-driven letters to broader, blockier shapes in the same line, reinforcing an intentionally dynamic texture.
Best suited to display settings where its contrast and slanted geometry can read as intentional styling—headlines, brand marks, event graphics, packaging accents, and title cards. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes at larger sizes, but extended body copy will likely feel busy due to the hairline cuts and shifting widths.
The tone is fast, high-energy, and tech-forward, with a slightly aggressive edge. Its angled stress and stark contrast suggest motion and precision, evoking motorsport, sci-fi interfaces, and performance branding rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to capture speed and modernity through italic posture, high contrast, and blade-like joins. By combining rounded counters with sharply sheared strokes, it aims for a futuristic, performance-oriented voice that stands out immediately in branding and editorial display.
At text sizes the hairline strokes and internal cuts become a defining part of the texture, producing a lively, patterned color but also reducing clarity compared to more conventional italics. Numerals and round letters emphasize bold, crescent-like fills against thin diagonal cuts, which reads especially punchy in short bursts.