Sans Contrasted Idba 11 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, display-oriented sans with crisp geometry and clear stroke contrast created by deep inktraps and sharp cut-ins. Bowls and counters tend toward near-circular shapes, while joins and terminals often resolve into wedges, notches, and flat chops that give the letters a sculpted, poster-like silhouette. Uppercase forms feel broad and stable with squared shoulders and compact apertures, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, single-storey construction (notably the a and g) and large, open counters. Numerals are similarly bold and graphic, with smooth curves and sharp internal transitions that keep them legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its strong silhouettes and carved details can be appreciated—posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when set with generous spacing, but it is primarily a statement typeface rather than a long-text workhorse.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, balancing industrial solidity with a slightly whimsical, cut-paper sharpness. Its angular notches and high-ink presence read as energetic and attention-grabbing, with a subtle retro flavor reminiscent of mid-century signage and headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive, chiseled texture—combining simple sans foundations with dramatic internal cuts to create a memorable voice. It prioritizes recognizability and rhythm in display settings, giving otherwise familiar forms a sharper, more iconic profile.
Distinctive features include the pointed, triangular insets on letters like A, V, W, and Y, and the sharp interior cut on Q, which add a consistent “carved” motif across the set. Dots on i/j are round and prominent, reinforcing the graphic, display-first intent.