Sans Contrasted Kibo 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, modernist, playful, graphic, friendly, futuristic, distinctive display, brand voice, modern geometry, visual texture, geometric, rounded, monoline feel, soft corners, incised joins.
A contrasted sans with predominantly geometric construction and rounded bowls, paired with distinct, sharp internal cuts that create a stencil-like rhythm in places. Curves tend to be circular and smooth, while joins and terminals often show crisp notches or narrowed connections, producing a lively interplay between thick and thin. Uppercase forms read broad and stable with generous counters; lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey feel in several letters and shows simple, open shapes with occasional angular interventions. Numerals are bold and graphic, with clear silhouettes and a slightly display-oriented presence.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, branding systems, and logo work where its distinctive cut-in detailing can be appreciated. It can also work well in packaging and editorial display contexts, especially at medium to large sizes where counters and contrast remain clean and intentional.
The overall tone is modern and energetic, balancing friendliness from the rounded geometry with a slightly edgy, techy character from the cut-in joins and high-contrast detailing. It feels contemporary and design-forward, with a playful, poster-ready voice rather than a purely utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary geometric sans with added visual signature—using contrast and strategic incisions to differentiate it from neutral grotesques while keeping overall letterforms familiar and readable.
In text settings, the contrast and distinctive internal cuts become part of the texture, creating a patterned cadence across words. The most noticeable personality comes from the way bowls and stems sometimes meet through narrowed bridges or segmented shapes, which adds visual flair and makes individual letterforms stand out.