Sans Contrasted Vawi 8 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, modern, upscale, attention, luxury, expression, impact, high-contrast, slanted, sharp, chiselled, calligraphic.
A high-contrast, slanted display face with broad proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Letterforms alternate between thick, weighty strokes and hairline-like cuts that read as incised diagonals and tapered joins rather than conventional serifs. The shapes are rounded yet sharply articulated, with wedge-like terminals, tight interior counters, and frequent knife-thin strokes that slice through bowls and joins. Numerals and capitals feel sculpted and dynamic, with angled stress and occasional exaggerated thin elements that create intentional sparkle and tension in text.
Best suited for large sizes where the razor-thin cuts and extreme contrast can be appreciated—editorial headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, posters, branding marks, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or titles, but extended body text may feel busy due to the sharp internal cuts and energetic slant.
The overall tone is bold and editorial, balancing elegance with a slightly abrasive, cut-paper sharpness. It evokes fashion headlines, luxury branding, and contemporary magazine typography—confident, dramatic, and attention-seeking rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through contrast, slant, and carved-in detailing, creating a distinctive signature for display typography. It prioritizes expressive texture and sophistication over neutrality, aiming to stand out in contemporary editorial and brand settings.
Spacing and texture are intentionally irregular: some glyphs carry prominent hairline diagonals (notably in forms like A, K, N, V, W, X, and several lowercase letters), which increases visual energy but can introduce fragility at small sizes. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample show the same contrast-driven, slanted logic, supporting expressive headline use.