Sans Contrasted Kihy 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, branding, futuristic, techy, playful, retro, display, distinctiveness, sci-fi feel, logo impact, modern display, systematic geometry, rounded, geometric, modular, soft, stencil-like.
A chunky, geometric sans with rounded terminals and pronounced cut-in counters that create a slit/inline effect through many bowls and curves. Forms are largely circular and rectangular in construction, with simplified joins and a monoline-like backbone interrupted by sharp, horizontal notches that add contrast and rhythm. The uppercase is broad and compact, while lowercase maintains a similar wide footprint with single-storey shapes and minimal detailing; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and open. Numerals are similarly rounded and constructed, with the same internal slicing that keeps strokes from feeling overly solid at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings where its distinctive slit counters and wide proportions can be appreciated—headlines, posters, product branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers in tech-themed layouts, but extended text at small sizes may lose some counter clarity due to the internal cuts.
The overall tone feels futuristic and techno-forward, with a slightly retro sci‑fi flavor reminiscent of modular signage and digital-era branding. The cut-in counters add a playful, engineered character that reads as designed and synthetic rather than neutral or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, contemporary display voice with a consistent geometric system and a signature inline/cut counter treatment. It aims for high visual memorability and a clean, engineered rhythm that supports tech, entertainment, and forward-looking brand narratives.
The internal horizontal cuts become a key identifying motif across rounds (C, G, O, Q, e, g, o, 8, 9), producing strong texture in headlines and logos. Spacing appears generous for a display face, and the simplified geometry prioritizes impact over small-size clarity.