Sans Contrasted Waki 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, sporty, assertive, retro, dynamic, punchy, impact, motion, distinctiveness, display emphasis, branding, oblique, angular, wedge terminals, ink-trap like, high-lean.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with sharp, angular construction and clear stroke modulation. Forms are built from brisk diagonals and flattened curves, with wedge-like terminals and frequent triangular notches that read like ink-traps, especially at joins and inside counters. The texture is lively and slightly irregular in rhythm, with compact apertures, sturdy bowls, and a generally squared-off, carved feel that keeps the weight from looking blobby. Numerals follow the same oblique, chiseled logic, producing a cohesive, high-impact line of text.
Best suited to display typography where its carved details and forward slant can be appreciated—posters, sports and event identities, punchy packaging, and attention-grabbing headers. It can work for short subheads and callouts, but extended small-size text may feel busy due to the sharp cut-ins and tight counters.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a vintage display flavor reminiscent of athletic lettering and speed-driven branding. Its slanted stance and sharp cuts add urgency and motion, giving headlines a competitive, action-oriented voice.
Likely designed to deliver a fast, aggressive display voice by combining an oblique stance with chiseled terminals and ink-trap-like notches, creating a bold silhouette that stays crisp and distinctive in branding contexts.
The distinctive cut-in details and pointed terminals create strong character at larger sizes, but they also add visual noise that can reduce clarity in dense settings. The oblique angle is pronounced, and the letterforms favor dramatic diagonals over neutral, geometric balance.