Sans Contrasted Kawe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial, art deco, fashion, dramatic, sophisticated, theatrical, display impact, luxury branding, deco revival, graphic elegance, hairline, geometric, crisp, elegant, sharp.
This typeface is built from crisp geometric forms with extreme thick–thin modulation, pairing solid vertical slabs with hairline curves and joins. Many rounds are constructed as near-circular bowls with dramatic cut-ins and split strokes, creating strong figure/ground contrast and a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Terminals are clean and mostly unbracketed, with frequent use of straight-sided stems and precise, high-tension curves; diagonals and joins stay taut and angular. The overall rhythm alternates between bold blocks and fine lines, producing a lively, high-impact texture in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, magazine covers, and brand marks where its striking contrast can be a feature. It can also work for premium packaging and event materials, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The tone is glamorous and stylized, evoking poster-era modernism and high-fashion editorial typography. Its sharp contrasts and geometric construction feel dramatic and slightly theatrical, projecting confidence and luxury rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual drama through high-contrast geometry and stylized counters, creating a distinctive signature for branding and large-format typography. Its construction emphasizes iconic letterforms and decorative tension over neutral readability in extended text.
Several letters and numerals lean on circular motifs and bisected counters, which increases visual interest but can reduce clarity at small sizes. The design rewards generous sizing and spacing, where the hairlines remain visible and the bold masses don’t overcrowd adjacent forms.