Sans Contrasted Okred 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, retro, confident, punchy, impact, speed, display, compactness, energy, slanted, condensed, tapered, bracketed curves, teardrop terminals.
A compact, right-slanted italic with robust strokes and noticeable tapering through curves and joins. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with narrow bowls and counters, creating a dense texture and strong forward rhythm. Stems and diagonals feel slightly sheared, while rounded parts (C, G, O, S) show smooth, controlled curvature and modest stroke modulation. Terminals tend to finish in angled cuts or soft teardrop-like endings, and several lowercase forms (a, g, y) include small, calligraphic inflections that add movement without becoming ornamental.
Best suited to display typography where speed and impact are desired: headlines, posters, and brand marks that benefit from a condensed, forward-leaning voice. It also fits packaging and promotional graphics where a dense, high-contrast texture helps words pop against busy backgrounds. For longer text, it will work most comfortably in short bursts such as pull quotes, subheads, and captions.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, sporty cadence typical of headline italics. Its compact width and heavy color give it a bold, attention-grabbing presence, while the tapered details add a subtle retro editorial flavor. The result feels confident and kinetic rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears aimed at delivering a compact, high-energy italic for impactful messaging—balancing simplified, largely sans-like construction with tapered terminals and subtle calligraphic cues to keep forms lively and distinctive. The emphasis is on momentum, legibility at size, and a strong, cohesive slanted rhythm across letters and numerals.
Numerals are strong and stylized, with curved forms (2, 3, 5, 6, 9) showing pronounced bowls and angled entry/exit strokes that match the italic slant. Uppercase letters read cleanly at display sizes, while the tighter counters and brisk spacing suggest using a bit more tracking if set small or in long runs.