Sans Contrasted Waky 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Luvian' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, assertive, dynamic, modern, confident, impact, motion, modern display, emphasis, slanted, rounded, open forms, large counters, tight apertures.
A slanted, heavy sans with clear stroke modulation and smooth, rounded joins. Letterforms favor broad proportions and open counters, with diagonals and curves that feel aerodynamically swept rather than rigidly geometric. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, and the overall color is strong and even despite the contrast, giving the face a crisp, punchy presence in both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where impact and immediacy matter—headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts. The strong slant and substantial weight also fit branding in active categories (sports, automotive, tech) and packaging where short phrases need to read with authority.
The font projects momentum and confidence, with a forward-leaning, energetic tone. Its combination of weight and contrast reads as contemporary and performance-oriented, suggesting speed, emphasis, and a slightly aggressive headline voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, modern display voice that combines forward motion with controlled refinement. By pairing broad proportions with visible stroke modulation, it aims to feel both powerful and polished in attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase shapes show generous width and simplified construction, while lowercase forms keep recognizable, straightforward silhouettes for quick scanning. Numerals are similarly sturdy and open, designed to stand out clearly at display sizes.