Sans Contrasted Havu 9 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, apparel, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, energetic, industrial, convey speed, maximize impact, modern display, forward-leaning, slanted terminals, angular, streamlined, compact counters.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with a wide stance and pronounced stroke modulation that reads as “speed lines” across many forms. The letterforms combine rounded bowls with sharp, chamfered cuts and horizontal shears, producing wedge-like terminals and a distinctly aerodynamic silhouette. Counters are generally tight and simplified, with sturdy joins and a consistent, sculpted thickness pattern that emphasizes horizontals and angled cuts. Uppercase shapes feel broad and stable, while the lowercase maintains a clear, modern structure with single-storey tendencies and smoothly rounded forms where present; figures follow the same slashed, dynamic construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for high-impact display work such as sports identities, event posters, product branding, and bold promotional headlines where its speed-driven styling can be a feature. It also fits titles in gaming, automotive, and tech contexts, and can work for short subheads or labeling when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is fast and forceful—built to suggest motion, impact, and modern performance. Its slanted geometry and cut-in terminals evoke motorsport, athletic branding, and tech-forward styling, with a confident, assertive voice that prioritizes spectacle over quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a sense of velocity and power through italic posture, wide proportions, and repeated slashed cuts. It aims for a contemporary, performance-oriented look that stands out immediately in branding and headline settings.
The diagonal shearing is a defining motif, showing up in crossbars, spurs, and internal cuts (notably in letters like E, Z, and several numerals), which creates a strong directional rhythm across words. At larger sizes the stylized details feel crisp and intentional, while in dense text the tight counters and strong contrast can make shapes merge visually.