Sans Contrasted Kaha 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, modernist, assertive, elegant, dramatic, add contrast, display impact, editorial tone, premium feel, modern clarity, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, compressed caps, rounded joins.
A sculpted, contrasted sans with crisp terminals and a strong vertical stress. Strokes alternate between thick stems and noticeably finer connecting strokes, creating a rhythmic, engraved feel without true serifs. Curves are generous and clean (notably in C, G, O, and S), while diagonals in V/W/X/Y stay sharp and confident. Counters are generally open but can feel tight in rounded forms due to the heavy outer strokes; the lowercase keeps a straightforward, two-storey structure where applicable, with compact apertures and distinct, rounded dots.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text in magazines, branding systems, and packaging where contrast can add character. It can also work for punchy pull quotes and titling, especially at medium to large sizes where the inner counters and stroke transitions remain clear.
The overall tone is editorial and assertive, combining modern clarity with a slightly theatrical, display-like contrast. It feels confident and premium, with a hint of vintage poster sophistication rather than a purely utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans framework with heightened stroke contrast for a more expressive, premium look. It aims to stand out in display and editorial contexts while maintaining consistent, systematic proportions across the alphabet.
Capital letters read slightly more condensed and monumental than the lowercase, which adds a dynamic hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals are sturdy and high-impact, with rounded bowls and emphatic weight distribution that matches the letterforms. The contrast and tight inner spaces suggest it will look best when given a bit of breathing room in size or tracking.