Sans Contrasted Wahu 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, dynamic, impact, speed, emphasis, display, slanted, oblique, geometric, compressed counters, ink-trap like.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact, squared-off curves and tightly controlled apertures. The forms lean on broad, rounded bowls and strong diagonals, with noticeable stroke modulation that creates crisp highlights and dense, dark joins. Counters tend to be small and punchy, and many terminals end in sharp, angled cuts that enhance speed and directionality. The overall rhythm is wide-set and display-oriented, with sturdy lowercase construction and a tall, prominent x-height that keeps interior shapes visible even at bold sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography where punch and momentum matter—headlines, posters, campaign graphics, sports and fitness branding, and bold packaging systems. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a dynamic, italicized emphasis is desired.
The tone is fast and muscular, projecting movement and competitive intensity. It reads as contemporary and performance-driven, with an athletic, headline-ready confidence rather than a quiet, neutral voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed: a slanted, display-first sans that balances broad proportions with tight counters and sharp cuts for a modern, high-energy voice.
In the samples, the strong slant and compact apertures create a pronounced texture—great for impact, but potentially busy in long passages at smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same aggressive, angled cutting, giving mixed text a consistent, cohesive cadence.