Sans Contrasted Voma 9 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, album covers, sporty, dynamic, assertive, retro, impact, motion, headline emphasis, brand punch, slanted, compressed counters, sheared terminals, blocky, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning display face with sculpted stroke modulation and a slightly sheared, aerodynamic construction. The letterforms read as sans-based, with minimal finishing and no evident serif brackets, but they show pronounced thick–thin transitions created by angled cuts and tapered joins rather than calligraphic curves. Counters are relatively tight and often asymmetrical, and many terminals end in sharp diagonals that reinforce forward motion. The overall color is dense and dark, with strong internal rhythm from consistent slant, compact apertures, and sturdy, squared-off curves in rounded letters and numerals.
This font performs best in short, bold statements—headlines, posters, product marks, and promotional graphics where strong silhouette and motion are desirable. It can also work for sports or action-oriented branding and punchy packaging typography, especially when set with ample size and breathing room.
The font conveys speed and impact—confident, energetic, and a bit throwback in its bold, poster-like presence. Its slanted stance and carved detailing suggest competition, action, and headline urgency rather than quiet neutrality. The tone feels assertive and attention-seeking, suited to high-impact messaging.
The design intent appears to be a forceful, forward-leaning display sans that emphasizes motion and contrast through angled carving and tight, compact forms. It prioritizes impact and recognizable shapes over extended text comfort, aiming to deliver a strong, energetic typographic voice in branding and editorial display.
Uppercase forms appear especially compact and forceful, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, simplified structure with reduced delicacy in joins. Numerals follow the same angled, cut-in style, keeping the set visually unified in display settings. At smaller sizes the dense counters and sharp internal notches may merge, so it benefits from generous sizing and spacing.