Sans Contrasted Voku 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' by Dharma Type, 'Epoca Classic' by Hoftype, 'Charpentier Sans Pro' by Ingo, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Reba Samuels' by Samuelstype, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, energetic, impact, motion, emphasis, display, slanted, compact, dynamic, bracketed, ink-trap.
A heavily slanted, very dark display face with a crisp, high-contrast build. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with wedge-like terminals and occasional notch-like cuts, creating a sharp, kinetic texture. Curves are broad and rounded, while joins and counters are tightened to keep the silhouette compact at large sizes. Uppercase forms are sturdy and wide-shouldered; lowercase has a sturdy, slightly calligraphic rhythm with single-storey shapes and a strong forward lean. Numerals are weighty and rounded, matching the overall momentum and contrast of the letters.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo-style wordmarks. It works especially well when you want a sense of speed and emphasis, and when set with generous tracking or ample size to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and fast-moving, with a vintage athletic/advertising feel. Its steep italic angle and punchy contrast read as energetic and promotional rather than quiet or neutral, giving headlines a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through extreme weight, a pronounced italic slant, and dramatic stroke contrast, combining modern boldness with cues from retro promotional typography. Its details prioritize strong silhouettes and a lively rhythm for display use.
The heavy slant and dense black shapes create strong word images, but the tight counters and deep joins can close up when used too small or in long passages. The punctuation and mixed-case sample show a consistent forward rhythm that emphasizes motion and impact.