Sans Contrasted Tisa 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, energetic, retro, impact, speed, headline focus, brand punch, slanted, compact, rounded, blocky, dynamic.
A compact, forward-slanted sans with heavy, compressed proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes show noticeable modulation: verticals read weightier while joins and terminals taper slightly, giving the letters a carved, aerodynamic feel rather than a purely monoline build. Counters are tight and openings are controlled, with a generally upright construction pushed by the slant and by angled terminals on many forms. The overall rhythm is dense and emphatic, with strong black shapes and consistent, smooth curves across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to attention-grabbing headlines, sports and event branding, posters, and bold packaging where a dense, slanted sans can project speed and confidence. It can also work for short callouts, labels, and signage when clarity at a glance matters more than extended reading comfort.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a sporty, performance-minded character reminiscent of classic signage and athletic branding. Its combination of mass, slant, and subtle contrast adds urgency and impact while staying clean and approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, condensed headline voice with a forward-driving slant and just enough stroke modulation to feel dynamic and stylized. It prioritizes compact impact and brandable shapes over neutral text utility.
Numerals and capitals share the same compact, high-impact silhouette, keeping texture even in short headlines. The slant and tight spacing make the face feel fast and directional, so it benefits from generous line spacing and careful tracking when used in longer blocks.