Sans Contrasted Yiha 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, racing graphics, posters, headlines, logos, racing, aggressive, retro, sporty, energetic, convey speed, add impact, sport branding, retro futurism, slanted, angular, faceted, chiseled, blocky.
A heavy, slanted display sans with wide-set proportions and an angular, faceted construction. Strokes are predominantly straight with beveled corners and frequent cut-in notches that create a segmented, aerodynamic feel. Counters are compact and often polygonal, while terminals tend to end in sharp, clipped planes rather than curves. The figures and capitals maintain a consistent forward lean and tight internal spacing, producing a dense, high-impact texture in words.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where impact and speed cues are desired—sports identities, racing-themed graphics, game titles, event posters, packaging callouts, and bold logo wordmarks. It performs especially well in all caps and large sizes where the beveled detailing stays crisp.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a motorsport-like urgency and a distinctly retro, arcade/sports branding attitude. Its hard edges and forward slant communicate motion, intensity, and competition rather than softness or restraint.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke motion and toughness through forward-leaning geometry, wide stance, and carved-in facets. The intention seems to be a distinctive, high-energy display face that stands apart from neutral sans styles and immediately signals performance and action.
The design’s repeated chamfers and inset cuts become more pronounced at larger sizes, where the industrial detailing reads as intentional styling. In longer text, the strong slant and heavy mass can reduce readability, but the distinctive rhythm remains consistent across letters and numerals.