Sans Contrasted Pura 11 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, industrial, poster-like, assertive, retro, impact, visibility, ruggedness, compactness, blocky, compact, ink-trap-like, heavyweight, punchy.
A heavy, high-contrast face with stout verticals and sharply notched joins that create an ink-trap-like look in tight interior corners. Terminals are mostly squared and blunt, and curves (C, O, S, 0) feel compact with narrow apertures and strong inner counters. The lowercase is tall and sturdy with single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and dense, rectangular bowls that keep the rhythm tight. Figures are bold and blocky, with the 0 reading nearly circular and the 2/3 carrying strong, slabby top and bottom structures.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where impact matters—posters, signage, packaging callouts, and bold branding. It can also work for logotypes and labels that benefit from a compact, muscular silhouette, though extended body text may feel heavy due to the tight counters and dense color.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, leaning toward an industrial, display-forward voice. Its sharp notches and compact counters give it a slightly rugged, stamped feel, while the high contrast adds a crisp, attention-grabbing edge. The impression is confident and emphatic rather than delicate or conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through dense forms, sharp interior cut-ins, and pronounced stroke contrast. It prioritizes solidity and presence, creating a distinctive, industrial display texture that holds up in large-scale applications.
In the sample text, large sizes emphasize the distinctive corner cut-ins and tight apertures; at smaller sizes these details may visually fill in, increasing density. Uppercase forms are tall and commanding, with straightforward geometry and minimal ornament, making the design read as signage-like and direct.