Sans Contrasted Ighi 14 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, gaming ui, sports branding, futuristic, industrial, techno, assertive, sporty, display impact, tech aesthetic, rugged clarity, brand distinctiveness, rounded corners, ink traps, squared forms, blocky, stencil-like.
A heavy, squarish sans with broad proportions and tight, engineered geometry. Strokes are thick and confident, with visible contrast created by notches and cut-ins at joins and terminals that read like ink traps or stencil breaks. Corners are frequently rounded, counters are compact and rectangular, and many glyphs show clipped angles and internal cutouts that add a mechanical rhythm. Numerals follow the same blocky construction, with a squared “0” and compact, modular forms.
Best suited to display settings where its angular cut-ins and rounded-square structure can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and branding marks. It can also work for short UI labels in games or tech interfaces, especially where a rugged, engineered voice is desired over prolonged readability.
The overall tone is modern and machine-made, projecting a utilitarian, sci‑fi sensibility. Its dense black shapes and carved details feel energetic and performance-oriented, leaning toward a gaming/tech aesthetic rather than a neutral text voice.
The likely intention is to deliver a high-impact display sans that feels technical and futuristic while remaining clean and sans-serif. The repeated notches and rounded corners suggest a deliberate strategy to add character and improve joins in heavy weights, creating a distinctive, industrial texture.
The design’s distinctive signature is the recurring terminal notches and inset cuts (notably in forms like S, G, Q, and lowercase g/s), which create texture at display sizes. Spacing appears built for impact, with counters that stay small and strong, helping the face hold together in bold headlines.