Sans Contrasted Gosi 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, game ui, tech branding, techno, retro, industrial, arcade, futuristic, digital aesthetic, modular system, signage impact, retro futurism, square, angular, geometric, modular, blocky.
A sharply geometric display sans built from rectilinear, modular strokes and crisp 90° corners. The letterforms emphasize squared counters and cut-in notches, with frequent step-like terminals and occasional thin connecting strokes that create pronounced internal contrast. Proportions run on the broad side with a compact, tall x-height, and spacing feels deliberately mechanical, producing a rigid, tiled rhythm across text. Round letters are largely “squared off,” and diagonals (as in V, W, Z) are simplified into sturdy, planar shapes.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where its angular construction and internal contrast can be appreciated—headlines, logotypes, poster titles, game/arcade interfaces, and tech-oriented branding. It can also work for labels or navigation in larger sizes where the squared counters and notches remain clear.
The overall tone reads machine-made and digital, with a retro arcade/sci‑fi flavor. Its hard edges and stencil-like interruptions suggest engineered systems, circuitry, and industrial labeling rather than handwriting or classic print warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a futuristic, grid-based voice with a controlled, engineered rhythm. By relying on modular rectangles, squared counters, and deliberate cutouts, it aims for strong silhouette recognition and a distinctly digital display presence.
Distinctive details include boxy bowls (B, P, R), squared O/Q forms, and occasional hairline joins that act like bridges or hinges inside the structure. Numerals follow the same modular logic, with segmented, sign-like construction that stays consistent with the caps and lowercase.