Sans Contrasted Tipy 9 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, retro, confident, lively, dynamic, impact, motion, emphasis, display, slanted, condensed, swashy, tapered, bracketless.
A condensed, sharply slanted display face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered stroke endings. The letterforms are tall and compact, with smooth curves and crisp joins that keep counters relatively tight at heavier points. Uppercase shapes read clean and monolinear in structure while still showing noticeable contrast, and the lowercase introduces more calligraphic movement with a few looped or swash-like terminals (notably on letters like j, f, and y). Numerals follow the same narrow, high-energy rhythm, with open curves and distinct, upright-ish construction despite the overall forward slant.
This font is best suited to headlines, posters, logos, and bold promotional typography where its condensed width and energetic slant can maximize impact. It works well for sports-inspired branding, event graphics, packaging callouts, and editorial display lines where a fast, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and showy, evoking vintage headline typography with a modern, punchy edge. Its steep italic angle and contrast create a sense of motion and confidence that feels promotional and energetic rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display italic that combines condensed sans-like skeletons with calligraphic contrast to project speed and emphasis. It prioritizes visual momentum and bold presence, using tapered terminals and rhythmic thick–thin strokes to keep large-size text lively.
Stroke modulation is consistent across the set, giving the face a cohesive, inked/pen-like sparkle even in tightly spaced forms. The narrow proportions and strong slant emphasize verticality, and the lowercase’s occasional flourishes add personality that becomes more noticeable in longer text settings.