Sans Contrasted Pewo 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, military, retro, authoritative, impact, ruggedness, branding, geometry, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, condensed, geometric.
A heavy, block-built sans with an octagonal construction language: squared forms are consistently chamfered at corners, producing crisp facets and a stenciled-by-geometry feel. Counters tend to be narrow and rectangular, with frequent vertical slit-like openings that emphasize a tall, compact rhythm. Stroke joins are abrupt and angular, terminals are flat or diagonally clipped, and the overall texture reads dense and dark, with clear differentiation between thick stems and thinner internal cuts.
Best suited to display sizes: headlines, posters, team or event branding, packaging panels, and short, high-impact statements. It also fits wayfinding or label-like applications where a hard-edged, industrial voice is desired, provided spacing and size are generous enough to keep the tight counters from filling in.
The tone is tough and utilitarian, evoking signage, machinery labels, and competitive sports branding. Its sharp facets and compressed counters add a sense of urgency and authority, while the consistent chamfering lends a retro-industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a disciplined, engineered geometry. By using consistent chamfers and narrow counters, it aims to look rugged and modern-industrial while remaining straightforward and sans in its overall structure.
The uppercase is especially monolithic, with squared shoulders and rigid diagonals that keep line endings crisp. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, creating a cohesive set for bold display situations where impact matters more than softness or calligraphic nuance.