Sans Contrasted Wavo 8 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petale' by LomoHiber (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, display type, retro, energetic, playful, sporty, headline, impact, motion, retro branding, display clarity, distinctiveness, slanted, rounded, soft terminals, ink-trap like, high-shouldered.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with soft, rounded shaping and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous horizontal spread and a lively, forward-leaning rhythm. Many joints show scooped, teardrop-like notches and wedge-like cut-ins that create a slightly chiseled/ink-trap impression, especially in diagonals and inner corners. Counters are compact relative to the overall width, and the forms favor smooth curves over sharp geometry, giving the set a cohesive, punchy texture in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where impact and motion matter—posters, sports or event branding, expressive wordmarks, and bold packaging headlines. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, titling, cover lines) where its slanted rhythm and sculpted details remain legible without needing long-form reading comfort.
The overall tone feels bold and kinetic, with a distinctly retro flavor. Its slant and chunky curves read as upbeat and attention-seeking, while the carved interior details add personality and a slightly “hand-finished” attitude that leans playful rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, confident voice with a nostalgic edge—combining a broad, heavy sans foundation with carved junction details to enhance distinctiveness at large sizes. The consistent slant and rounded forms suggest a focus on dynamic branding and headline use where personality and presence are priorities.
The uppercase shows strong, simplified silhouettes (notably the rounded C/G/O and the compact E/F crossbars), while the lowercase maintains a big, friendly presence with single-storey shapes and prominent bowls. Numerals match the same wide stance and sculpted joins, keeping texture consistent across mixed text.