Sans Contrasted Wawu 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, dynamic, headline, attention grabbing, speed cue, retro display, brand impact, oblique, punchy, blocky, compressed counters, angular joins.
A heavy, slanted display face with broad proportions and pronounced stroke modulation. The forms are built from large, confident masses with sharp, wedge-like terminals and angular joins that create a brisk forward rhythm. Counters tend to be relatively tight, especially in rounded letters, and the numerals share the same bold, oblique stance for consistent texture in setting. Overall spacing reads sturdy and compact, producing dense, high-impact word shapes.
Best suited to short, high-visibility text such as headlines, posters, sports-related branding, packaging callouts, and punchy editorial display. It performs particularly well at larger sizes where the contrast and sharp terminals read as deliberate styling rather than crowding.
The font conveys speed and impact, with an energetic, competitive tone reminiscent of classic athletic and promotional lettering. Its bold silhouette and hard-cut terminals feel confident and attention-seeking, giving copy a loud, poster-like presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning posture and crisp, cut-in detailing. It aims for a classic display voice that can feel both nostalgic and forceful, prioritizing bold word shapes over quiet text neutrality.
Uppercase shapes emphasize strong diagonals and simplified curves, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, workmanlike construction that stays legible despite the weight and slant. The figures are designed to match the cap height visually and hold their own in large sizes, supporting emphatic numbering in headlines.