Sans Contrasted Peji 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, logotypes, editorial, fashion, dramatic, authoritative, refined, headline impact, editorial tone, brand presence, graphic texture, space efficiency, condensed feel, vertical stress, sharp terminals, ink-trap feel, tight apertures.
A display-oriented face built from tall, compact letterforms with pronounced vertical emphasis and striking thick–thin modulation. Curves are tightened and often squared-off, with narrow apertures and crisp, clean terminals that keep the silhouettes graphic and high-impact. The lowercase shows a compact, sturdy rhythm with short joins and occasional wedge-like cuts, while capitals are monoline in stance but heavily shaped by contrast, producing a strong headline texture. Numerals follow the same compact, vertical proportions, mixing straight-sided forms with sharply cut curves for a cohesive, poster-like set.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, posters, and brand marks where its condensed presence and high-contrast shapes can command attention. It also works well for short pull quotes, packaging callouts, and section headers, particularly when set with a bit of extra spacing for readability.
The overall tone is assertive and stylish, with a glossy editorial energy that reads as premium and attention-grabbing. Its sharp contrast and compressed rhythm give it a dramatic, confident voice that feels at home in fashion, culture, and high-impact branding contexts.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual impact through verticality, tight apertures, and crisp contrast, creating a contemporary display voice with editorial polish. The consistent, graphic construction suggests an intention to perform in large-size typography where silhouette and texture carry the message as much as the letter detail.
The design’s narrow counters and tight spacing tendencies create dense word shapes, especially in all-caps, where the texture becomes solid and architectural. The contrast and angular cut-ins can introduce sparkle at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may require generous tracking to preserve interior clarity.