Sans Contrasted Kiho 14 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, futuristic, tech, playful, assertive, sleek, modern branding, tech aesthetic, display impact, friendly geometry, rounded, geometric, soft-cornered, streamlined, display.
A heavy, geometric sans with softened corners and a distinctly engineered construction. Strokes are generally broad with noticeable modulation in curves and at joins, creating a subtle “cutaway” effect where counters and bowls meet stems. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) are near-circular with horizontal apertures that emphasize width, while straight-sided forms (E, F, T, L) use flat terminals and crisp alignment. Lowercase shows single-storey structures (notably a and g) with compact, rounded counters and short, sturdy arms, producing a dense, stable texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and short text where its wide, sculpted forms can be appreciated. It will perform well in branding systems, product packaging, and signage that aims for a modern, techy, or playful-industrial voice. For longer reading, it’s likely to be most effective at larger sizes where counters and interior detailing remain clear.
The overall tone is contemporary and tech-forward, with a friendly, toy-like smoothness from the rounded corners and generous curves. Its wide, confident silhouettes read as modern and slightly retro-futuristic, balancing approachability with a strong, display-driven presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong contemporary sans that feels engineered yet approachable—using rounded geometry and controlled stroke modulation to create a distinctive, futuristic display texture without resorting to overt ornament.
Counters tend to be horizontally oriented and relatively small for the weight, which increases impact but can reduce differentiation at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded-geometric logic, with broad forms and simplified interior shapes that prioritize bold readability and stylistic consistency over neutrality.