Sans Contrasted Jire 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, sporty, retro, confident, lively, impact, motion, headline, display, attention, slanted, flared, wedge-cut, swashy, brash.
This typeface presents a strongly slanted, display-oriented structure with sharp, wedge-like terminals and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Letterforms lean forward with a brisk rhythm, combining broad, swelling curves with razor-thin joining strokes and cut-in notches that create bright, angular highlights. Counters tend to be compact and teardrop-like in places, while diagonals and cross-strokes often taper to needle points, giving the overall silhouette a dynamic, carved look. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, forward-leaning logic, with tight apertures and crisp, pointed finishes.
Best suited to large sizes where its sharp contrast and wedge-cut detailing can be appreciated, such as headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold editorial openers. It can also work for branding marks and packaging where a dramatic, forward-moving voice is desired, but it is less appropriate for long-form reading due to its dense texture and compressed counters.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, with a fast, energetic slant that reads as assertive and attention-grabbing. Its sharp cut terminals and punchy contrast evoke a vintage show-card or headline feel, leaning toward sporty and promotional messaging rather than quiet, neutral text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through strong slant, aggressive contrast, and blade-like terminals, creating a sense of speed and spectacle. It emphasizes distinctive silhouettes and a tightly woven texture to stand out in display settings and promotional typography.
Spacing and shapes create a strong horizontal push, with many glyphs featuring asymmetric stress and small internal openings that intensify the black mass at text sizes. The design’s consistent pointed terminals and steep diagonals help maintain a cohesive texture across both uppercase and lowercase, especially in tightly set words.