Sans Contrasted Wawi 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial leads, editorial, athletic, retro, assertive, dynamic, impact, speed, display, attention, oblique, heavy, ink-trap, sheared, compact.
A heavy, oblique display face with pronounced stroke contrast and a strongly sheared construction. Letterforms show tapered terminals and sharp joins, with rounded counters in bowls and a generally compact interior rhythm. The overall color is dark and energetic, with subtle flare-like modulation that gives strokes a slightly calligraphic feel while remaining largely unadorned. Numerals and capitals read sturdy and forward-leaning, with consistent slant and tight, punchy shapes.
Best suited to short-form settings such as headlines, posters, cover lines, and promotional graphics where its weight and slant can deliver impact. It can also work for branding elements—especially sports, events, or retro-inspired identities—where a forceful, kinetic voice is desired.
The font conveys speed and impact, suggesting headlines that need urgency and presence. Its bold, slanted stance and contrast add a sporty, vintage-leaning tone that feels confident and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or quiet.
Designed to provide a strong, forward-driving headline voice with a blend of contrast and oblique momentum. The aim appears to be high visibility and personality in display typography, balancing clean overall forms with expressive tapering and modulation.
At larger sizes the stroke modulation and tapering become a key character feature, while smaller sizes may look denser due to the heavy weight and compact counters. The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping lines of text maintain a unified, directional flow.