Sans Contrasted Kare 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, magazines, editorial, fashion, modernist, dramatic, luxury, display impact, distinctive identity, geometric refinement, editorial tone, crisp, geometric, sculpted, ink-trap, high-waisted.
A sculpted sans with sharp, geometric construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Many rounds are built from near-perfect circles with strategically removed or thinned segments, creating a stenciled, ink-trap-like logic that reads as deliberate cutouts rather than soft terminals. Stems are straight and clean, joins are crisp, and counters are generally generous, giving the design a polished, high-contrast rhythm. Proportions lean tall with compact apertures in places, and the overall spacing feels display-oriented, with letterforms that carry strong internal contrast and distinctive cut-in shapes.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and brand marks where its sculpted contrast and cutout details can be appreciated. It works well for fashion and lifestyle editorial layouts, premium packaging, and posters that benefit from a crisp, high-impact typographic voice. For longer text, it will be most effective at larger sizes where the internal cut-ins remain clear.
The tone is modern and dramatic, combining minimal geometry with a couture-like sharpness. It projects a premium, editorial feel—confident, stylized, and slightly experimental—without tipping into novelty. The cutout details add tension and intrigue, making familiar shapes feel bespoke and intentional.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a geometric sans through a high-contrast, carved approach—using systematic cutouts and thin connective strokes to create a distinctive, contemporary display personality while maintaining clean, legible silhouettes.
The most recognizable signature is the repeated use of wedge and notch removals in curved letters and some verticals, producing a consistent "carved" effect across caps, lowercase, and figures. Numerals follow the same design logic, with circular forms and selective thinning that keep the set visually cohesive in headline settings.