Sans Contrasted Tira 6 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, dramatic, retro, assertive, urgent, impact, speed, display, athletic, slanted, angular, compact, crisp, faceted.
This typeface is a steeply slanted, heavy display sans with sharp, chiseled terminals and faceted curves that read almost cut from a solid block. Strokes show pronounced modulation, with thick vertical masses and tighter joins that create pointed notches and hard corners, especially in rounded forms like C, G, O, and S. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the lowercase is tall and sturdy, giving the texture a dense, forward-leaning rhythm. Figures follow the same angular, carved construction, with bold silhouettes and compact interior spaces that hold up best at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports branding, event promotions, and logo wordmarks where its angular modulation and steep slant can create urgency. It can also work on packaging or covers when used with generous spacing and ample size to keep counters from clogging.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a sense of speed from the aggressive slant and wedge-like detailing. Its faceted shapes evoke vintage athletic lettering and punchy headlines, projecting confidence and impact rather than refinement or quiet neutrality.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize impact and motion, combining a slanted stance with carved, faceted detailing to create a bold, attention-grabbing texture. The consistent wedge-like cuts and compact counters suggest an intention to evoke vintage athletic or editorial display styling while remaining sans in overall construction.
The design relies on strong silhouettes and tight apertures, which increases visual bite but can make long passages feel heavy. Uppercase forms appear slightly more geometric and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic-like motion through sharper entry/exit cuts and more dynamic diagonals.