Sans Contrasted Ulti 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, authoritative, technical, editorial, industrial, retro, impact, clarity, modernism, signage look, display emphasis, square, geometric, boxy, condensed joints, flat terminals.
This typeface has a squared, geometric skeleton with rounded inner corners and flat terminals throughout. Strokes show pronounced modulation, with strong vertical emphasis and noticeably lighter connecting strokes in diagonals and curves. Counters are roomy and often rectangular or rounded-rectangle in character, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. The lowercase uses largely single‑storey forms (notably a and g), while the uppercase stays compact and blocky; overall spacing reads open and steady, supporting clear word shapes at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where its squared geometry and strong contrast can be appreciated at medium to large sizes. It also works well for signage, packaging, and tech or industrial-themed graphics that benefit from a bold, engineered presence and clear, compact letterforms.
The tone is firm and no-nonsense, combining a modern, machined look with a subtle retro flavor reminiscent of utilitarian signage and display titling. The sharp geometry and high-contrast stress create a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels structured rather than friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernist, machine-like sans voice with dramatic stroke modulation—combining sturdy, squared construction with refined contrast to create visual impact and a distinctive texture in display settings.
Round letters like O and Q read as softened rectangles, and the numerals follow the same squared construction for a consistent texture in mixed text. Diagonal letters (K, V, W, X, Y) introduce thin hairline-like connections that add sparkle and make the contrast especially visible in headlines. The overall rhythm is more display-oriented than text-classical, with strong silhouettes and crisp joins.