Sans Contrasted Tira 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, dynamic, sporty, assertive, retro, impact, motion, display character, branding punch, angular, tapered, wedge-cut, calligraphic, oblique.
An oblique, high-contrast face with tapered strokes and wedge-like terminals that give the letterforms a cut, chiseled look. Curves are tightened into slightly faceted bowls, while horizontals and diagonals often finish in sharp, slanted ends, producing a brisk, forward-leaning rhythm. Uppercase forms are compact and punchy, and lowercase shapes keep a relatively moderate x-height with energetic ascenders and angled entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same sharp, tapered construction, reading cleanly at display sizes and reinforcing the font’s brisk texture.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and bold brand marks where its sharp terminals and contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging or short promotional lines that benefit from a sense of speed and impact, while longer text is likely more comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is fast and emphatic, with a confident, action-oriented character. Its slanted stance and carved terminals suggest motion and intensity, leaning toward a retro sports-and-poster sensibility rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, energetic voice by combining an oblique stance with sculpted, wedge-like stroke endings and pronounced contrast. The goal seems to be immediate visual impact and a sense of motion, tailored for expressive display typography.
The texture on a line is lively due to the combination of strong contrast and consistent oblique stress, creating pronounced darks and bright internal counters. Several letters show stylized, wedge-cut detailing that increases personality but can become visually busy when set too small or too tightly tracked.