Sans Contrasted Wade 11 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, assertive, dynamic, punchy, attention, momentum, impact, retro edge, display clarity, slanted, angular, calligraphic, tapered, high-impact.
A slanted, high-impact display sans with tapered terminals and noticeable stroke modulation. Letterforms lean forward with a slightly calligraphic, brush-like rhythm, combining broad curves with sharp, angled cuts. Counters are generally open and rounded, while joins and terminals often resolve into pointed wedges that create a crisp, energetic texture. The overall silhouette reads compact and muscular, with lively asymmetry and a distinctly drawn (rather than geometric) construction.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where the slanted, tapered forms can project energy—posters, event graphics, sports and lifestyle branding, packaging, and bold social or editorial cover lines. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that want a fast, competitive, slightly retro voice, but it will be most effective when used at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys motion and urgency, with a confident, sporty tone. Its sharp terminal cuts and forward lean add a competitive, action-oriented feel, while the bold, rounded cores keep it friendly enough for popular, entertainment-driven messaging. Overall it suggests retro display energy—punchy, expressive, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a dynamic, display-forward voice by combining a forward slant with tapered, cut terminals and visible modulation. It prioritizes impact and momentum over neutrality, aiming for strong word shapes and a distinctive, energetic rhythm in tight, high-contrast layouts.
The numerals and capitals show consistent wedge-like terminals and angled stress, which amplifies the sense of speed. Diagonal strokes and curved bowls carry a brushed modulation that can create a textured, rhythmic word shape, especially in all-caps headlines.