Sans Contrasted Wamu 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, magazine, dynamic, editorial, confident, sporty, dramatic, impact, motion, expression, headline, slanted, chiseled, sharp, tapered, calligraphic.
A slanted, high-contrast design with a strong forward lean and tapered strokes that flare into wedge-like terminals. Curves are smooth and elliptical, while joins and diagonals feel chiseled, producing a crisp rhythm across the alphabet. Uppercase forms read compact and punchy, with relatively tight apertures in letters like C and S, and a clean, geometric O. Lowercase shows lively, slightly calligraphic construction—single-storey a and g, a compact e, and an italic-style f—giving text a continuous, energetic flow.
Works especially well for headlines, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks where a forward-leaning, high-impact voice is desirable. It also suits sports or entertainment titling and magazine-style layouts that benefit from energetic, high-contrast typography.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, balancing polished refinement with a sense of speed. It feels contemporary and attention-seeking, with a “headline” attitude that reads as confident and slightly dramatic rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, fast, and stylish typographic voice by combining an italic slant with crisp thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals. Its forms prioritize strong silhouette and momentum, aiming for high visibility and expressive tone in display settings.
The numerals follow the same italicized, tapered logic and appear designed for emphasis rather than neutrality, with bold silhouettes and pronounced thick–thin transitions. The slant and contrast create strong word-shapes, but the visual energy is high, so it will feel most at home when used as a feature voice rather than a background text face.