Sans Contrasted Hawy 5 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, packaging, futuristic, sporty, aggressive, loud, industrial, impact, distinctiveness, speed, modernity, brand presence, geometric, expanded, rounded, streamlined, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, expanded sans with a geometric build and pronounced stroke contrast created through angular cuts and internal notches rather than traditional modulation. Many glyphs show sharp wedge-like terminals and horizontal “slice” details that create compact counters and distinctive negative-space shapes. Curves are broadly rounded but interrupted by crisp chamfers, giving an engineered, aerodynamic feel. Spacing and sidebearings read tight at display sizes, with a blocky rhythm and strong horizontal emphasis across words.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and brand marks where the widened forms and cut-in detailing can read clearly. It fits sports and esports identities, gaming/UI titles, entertainment promos, and impactful packaging or apparel graphics. Use with ample point size and moderate tracking for maximum clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and high-energy, with a techno/sport sensibility that feels fast and assertive. The cut-in details add a slightly aggressive, mechanical character, making the voice feel modern and attention-seeking rather than neutral or text-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a contemporary, engineered look, using geometric expansion and signature sliced counters to create instant recognizability. Its construction prioritizes display presence and stylistic texture over long-form readability.
The repeated internal cutaways become a dominant motif in both upper- and lowercase, producing recognizable silhouettes but also increasing texture in longer lines. Numerals and rounds (0/6/8/9) echo the same sliced-counter treatment, helping headings feel cohesive. At smaller sizes or dense settings, the narrow apertures and tight interior spaces may visually fill in, so it benefits from generous size and breathing room.