Sans Contrasted Kydu 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, packaging, futuristic, stylish, editorial, playful, sleek, display, modernize, differentiate, add contrast, geometric, segmented, ribbon-like, incised, crisp.
This is a geometric sans with pronounced contrast and frequent horizontal incisions that create a segmented, ribbon-like look inside bowls and across strokes. Rounds are generous and near-circular, while joins and terminals tend toward sharp, clean edges, producing a polished, constructed feel. Proportions lean wide with a tall x-height, and the rhythm alternates between strong verticals and thin hairline connectors, making the silhouettes bold yet airy.
It is well suited to logos, brand wordmarks, posters, magazine headlines, and packaging where a modern, high-impact look is desired. The distinctive internal segmentation can also work for short UI headings, title cards, and motion graphics where the letterforms can be shown at comfortable sizes. For dense body copy, it will perform best when given ample size and spacing so the thin connectors and internal cuts remain clear.
The overall tone feels sleek and stylized, with a distinctly modern, display-forward attitude. The crisp geometry and dramatic cut-ins give it a slightly futuristic, fashion/editorial energy while remaining approachable and playful in longer text.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric voice with built-in visual intrigue through internal cuts and strong contrast. Those signature interruptions create distinctive word shapes and help the type stand out in headlines and identity work while maintaining a coherent, systematic construction across the set.
Several glyphs emphasize a horizontal ‘band’ through rounded forms (notably in bowls and numerals), creating a consistent visual motif across both uppercase and lowercase. Diagonals (such as V/W/X/Y) appear sharp and assertive, balancing the softer, circular counters elsewhere in the design.