Sans Contrasted Faba 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JT Douro Sans' by JAM Type Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, dynamic, sporty, retro, confident, lively, impact, movement, emphasis, display personality, oblique, bracketed, wedge terminals, rounded joins, compact caps.
A slanted, heavy display face with noticeable stroke modulation and soft, rounded transitions. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with broad curves, open bowls, and subtly flared or wedge-like terminals that keep edges from feeling purely geometric. The rhythm is energetic: diagonals and curves carry forward motion, counters stay relatively generous, and the figures follow the same forward-leaning, brush-like logic with smooth, weighted curves.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold brand marks where its slanted momentum and contrast can do the work of emphasis. It also fits energetic themes—sports, entertainment, and promotional graphics—especially when set large and with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, pairing a vintage, sign-and-poster sensibility with a modern, punchy presence. Its forward slant and high-contrast strokes give it a sense of speed and emphasis, making it feel spirited and attention-grabbing rather than quiet or bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver strong impact with a sense of motion, combining a clean sans foundation with expressive contrast and softened terminals. It prioritizes visibility and personality in display settings over neutral, long-form readability.
Uppercase shapes read sturdy and stable while the lowercase adds more personality through more pronounced curves and terminals, creating a friendly, informal texture in words. At larger sizes the stroke modulation and terminal shapes become a defining feature; at smaller sizes the dense weight and slant can make spacing feel tight, so generous tracking and leading help.