Sans Contrasted Pujo 11 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pocky Block' by Arterfak Project, 'Ole' by Fly Fonts, 'Bezamin Harison' by Muksal Creatives, 'Motte' by TypeClassHeroes, and 'Gokan' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, retro, mechanical, dramatic, impact, space-saving, stylization, display, condensed, geometric, angular, stencil-like, notched.
This typeface uses tall, condensed proportions with heavy vertical emphasis and sharply cut, angular terminals. Strokes are blocky and slab-like in mass, but many letters feature distinctive interior cuts and narrow counters that create a chiseled, almost stencil-like rhythm. Curves are tightly controlled and often squared off, producing compact bowls and a rigid overall geometry. Spacing and widths vary by character, but the consistent vertical stress and repeated notch motifs keep the texture cohesive in both uppercase and lowercase.
It is well suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging titles, and impactful signage where condensed, high-impact letterforms help conserve horizontal space. The font’s carved details make it especially effective in short phrases, logos, and large-scale typography where the internal cuts remain legible.
The overall tone is strong and assertive, with a mechanical, industrial feel. The notched details and compressed silhouettes add a retro display flavor—suggesting signage, machinery labels, or poster headlines—while keeping a clean, sans-based backbone. It reads as serious and impactful rather than friendly or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compressed footprint, combining a clean sans foundation with stylized notches to create a distinctive, engineered look. It prioritizes strong silhouette and graphic personality for display settings rather than understated text neutrality.
The design’s signature is the recurring internal split/notch treatment visible across multiple glyphs (including rounded letters and several numerals), which increases visual interest but also makes the face more distinctive than neutral. At smaller sizes these interior cuts may visually fill in, so it presents best where its carved details can be seen clearly.