Sans Contrasted Igpa 1 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, poster-like, impact, distinctiveness, display punch, retro flavor, geometric, wedge-cut, rounded, chunky, stencil-like.
A heavy, display-oriented face with broad proportions and crisp, carved-looking joins. Many letters mix blunt rectangular stems with rounded bowls, creating a strong black-and-white rhythm. Stroke modulation is pronounced: thick verticals and bowls are paired with thinner inner curves and angled cuts, and several forms show triangular notches and wedge terminals (notably in V/W/X/Y and the pointed A and M). Counters tend to be compact and sometimes teardrop-like, and several glyphs adopt simplified, blocky construction that favors impact over text smoothness.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where the strong silhouette can dominate: posters, event titles, editorial openers, logos, and packaging. It can also work well for sports or entertainment branding that wants a vintage-but-loud presence. For longer passages, it’s most comfortable at large sizes with ample leading to keep the dense forms from feeling crowded.
The overall tone feels retro and theatrical, with an energetic, cut-paper or sign-painted flavor. Its sharp wedges and compact counters add a slightly mischievous, game-show confidence, while the rounded bowls keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through bold massing, geometric simplification, and dramatic cut-in details. By combining rounded bowls with sharp wedge joins, it aims for a distinctive, attention-first voice that feels vintage and energetic rather than neutral.
Uppercase letters read as more geometric and emblematic, while the lowercase introduces more traditional text cues (two-storey-style forms are avoided; the set leans toward single-storey simplicity). Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing, with especially strong, rounded 8 and 9 and a straightforward, sturdy 1. Spacing in the sample suggests a tight, punchy texture that benefits from generous line spacing at larger sizes.