Sans Contrasted Tigi 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, art deco, theatrical, retro, elegant, dramatic, display impact, retro revival, luxury tone, graphic contrast, geometric, flared terminals, vertical stress, stylized counters, sculptural.
A stylized sans with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced contrast between stout stems and hairline-like joins. Many forms lean on geometric primitives—near-circular bowls and tall, straight stems—while counters are shaped to feel carved out, sometimes with asymmetrical “cut-in” silhouettes. Terminals often flare or step subtly, giving strokes a chiseled, poster-like finish rather than a purely mechanical ending. The overall rhythm is compact and tall, with tight interior apertures in several letters and conspicuous thick–thin transitions that create a crisp, graphic texture in text.
This font is best used at display sizes for headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its sculptural contrast can be appreciated. It suits branding and packaging that want a vintage-modern, high-style voice, and it can add personality to editorial pull quotes or section headers. For long passages, its tight apertures and strong contrast suggest more selective use, paired with a calmer text face.
The face reads as glamorous and era-evocative, with a stage-poster confidence and a touch of cinematic sophistication. Its sharp contrast and sculpted shapes feel ornamental without becoming script-like, projecting a curated, boutique tone. The overall impression is dramatic and stylish, suited to attention-getting display work.
The design appears intended to reinterpret geometric sans forms with a decorative, high-contrast treatment, borrowing cues associated with early 20th-century display lettering. It aims to deliver a refined but bold presence through tall proportions, carved counters, and flared terminals that read clearly in large-format typography.
Distinctive alternation between heavy verticals and fine curves is most visible in round letters and figures, where bowls appear partially “filled” or shaded by thickened sides. The lowercase keeps a restrained, modern skeleton but introduces quirky details in joins and terminals, which become more apparent at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, mixing solid, weighty curves with slim connecting strokes for a coordinated set.