Sans Contrasted Kawe 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, art deco, dramatic, luxury, display impact, editorial branding, deco revival, logo use, high contrast styling, geometric, monoline hairlines, bulb terminals, vertical stress, sharp joins.
A high-contrast display sans with a geometric foundation and extreme thick–thin modulation. Many letters combine bold, blocky vertical stems with delicate hairline curves and cross-strokes, creating a split-weight, cut-paper feel. Bowls and counters are often near-circular and clean, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y/Z) are sharply faceted and heavy. Terminals alternate between crisp, squared endings and fine, tapering hairlines; spacing appears deliberately open, reinforcing a wide, poster-oriented rhythm. Numerals follow the same language, mixing solid slabs with thin arcs and producing striking, stylized silhouettes.
Best suited to large-size settings such as headlines, magazine covers, campaign posters, brand marks, and packaging where the hairlines can stay crisp and the contrast becomes a feature. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, but is less appropriate for long-form text due to the delicate thin strokes and highly stylized rhythm.
The font reads as glamorous and theatrical, with a polished, high-fashion tone reminiscent of Art Deco poster lettering and modern editorial mastheads. Its stark contrast and graphic construction feel premium and attention-seeking, suited to headlines where drama and refinement are desirable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through extreme contrast and geometric simplification, blending a sans skeleton with decorative hairline detailing. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and an upscale editorial voice over neutrality and continuous reading comfort.
Across the alphabet, the design leans on vertical emphasis and simplified, sans-like structures while using hairline strokes as decorative accents. The sample text shows strong word-shape contrast—heavy stems create a bold cadence, while hairlines add sparkle at larger sizes but may become fragile when reduced.