Sans Contrasted Tisy 7 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, lively, sporty, playful, confident, space-saving impact, retro display, motion emphasis, bold branding, headline punch, condensed, forward-leaning, brushlike, rounded terminals, high-energy.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans with heavy, pressure-shaped strokes and subtly tapered joins. Letterforms are tall and compact, with rounded terminals and occasional wedge-like endings that suggest a brush or sign-painting influence rather than rigid geometry. Curves are full and slightly irregular in rhythm, giving the outlines a hand-cut feel while maintaining consistent overall spacing and a strong vertical drive. Lowercase forms sit compactly with small counters and tight apertures, and the numerals follow the same tall, narrow proportions for a unified texture.
Well suited to headline and display work where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—posters, event titles, packaging panels, and brand marks that want a lively, vintage-leaning tone. It can also work for short emphatic copy (pull quotes, labels, section headers) where readability is supported by size and spacing.
The font reads as energetic and assertive, with a retro display flavor that feels at home in mid-century headlines and bold advertising. Its slanted stance and punchy weight create a sense of motion and enthusiasm, making text feel upbeat and attention-seeking rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a condensed silhouette with energetic, brushlike shaping. It aims to evoke classic display lettering while staying broadly sans in construction, prioritizing immediacy and character over quiet neutrality.
In continuous text the narrow set and dark color create a dense typographic texture, so it performs best when given room—larger sizes, shorter lines, and generous tracking. The design’s slightly organic stroke behavior adds personality and helps prevent the condensed proportions from feeling mechanical.