Sans Contrasted Iltu 13 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial display, logotypes, art deco, retro modern, architectural, display-forward, sleek, stylized display, geometric refinement, vintage revival, high-impact titling, geometric, modulated strokes, crisp terminals, rounded bowls, sharp joins.
A crisp, geometric sans with strongly modulated strokes: rounded bowls and circular counters are paired with abrupt, vertical thick strokes and noticeably lighter connecting joins. Letterforms are built from clean arcs and straight stems, producing a precise, constructed look with smooth curves and sharp interior corners. Proportions lean roomy, with large counters and a high lowercase presence that keeps words open and legible at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same modular logic, mixing circular forms with firm verticals for a cohesive, poster-ready rhythm.
This font is best suited to display settings where its contrast and geometric construction can read clearly—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for short editorial callouts and titles where a refined, vintage-leaning modern flavor is desired; for extended body text, its strong modulation may become visually dominant.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–adjacent and retro-modern, with a refined, architectural confidence. Its high-contrast geometry reads as stylish and deliberate—more glamorous than neutral—suggesting sophistication, nightlife, and vintage-inspired modernity rather than everyday utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to capture a classic geometric display sensibility while emphasizing graphic contrast and clean, modern finishing. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and strong word-image impact, aiming for a polished, stylized voice that stands out in branding and titling contexts.
Curved letters like O/C/G show near-circular construction, while joins in letters such as M/N/V/W create a faceted, built-from-pieces impression. The contrast is expressed less as calligraphic stress and more as a graphic alternation between heavy verticals and lighter connecting strokes, giving the face a distinctive, emblematic texture in headlines.