Sans Contrasted Kiho 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antipol' by phospho (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, retro, friendly, futuristic, playful, techy, distinctive display, brand voice, sci-fi flavor, signage impact, graphic rhythm, rounded, geometric, soft, stencil-like, high-waisted.
A rounded geometric sans with soft terminals and a distinctive “cut” motif: many letters show horizontal breaks or inset counters that read like stencil slices. Curves are broad and near-circular (notably in O, Q, 0, 8, 9), while straight-sided forms (E, F, T, L) keep a sturdy, architectural feel. Stroke behavior is mostly monoline with selective thinning or notches that create a rhythmic, segmented texture across the alphabet. Proportions skew wide and stable, with clean verticals, compact joins, and generous, simplified counters that maintain clarity at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and brand marks where the segmented geometry can read as a signature feature. It performs well in posters, packaging, UI titling, and signage that aims for a contemporary-retro or sci‑fi flavor. For long passages at small sizes, the internal cuts may become visually busy, so larger sizes or shorter copy will showcase it most effectively.
The overall tone is upbeat and modern with a retro-futurist edge—suggesting sci‑fi signage, arcade-era graphics, and friendly tech branding. The repeated “sliced” horizontals add energy and personality, making text feel designed rather than neutral, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable.
The font appears designed to merge geometric simplicity with a distinctive, display-oriented twist, using consistent horizontal cuts to create a recognizable system across letters and numerals. The intent reads as a modern branding and titling face that stays friendly through rounded forms while signaling technology and motion through its stencil-like segmentation.
Distinctive identifiers include the horizontally cut O/0 and other rounded letters, a stylized Q with a clear tail treatment, and numerals that echo the same segmented logic for a cohesive alphanumeric voice. The design creates strong black shapes and pronounced negative-space moments, which can look striking in short strings and large settings.