Sans Contrasted Tiha 5 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, assertive, retro, industrial, dramatic, energetic, headline impact, space saving, signage feel, strong rhythm, high contrast drama, compressed, graphic, posterlike, columnar, rounded terminals.
A condensed, all-caps-friendly sans with strong stroke contrast: thick verticals dominate while horizontals and joins thin out sharply, creating a crisp, graphic rhythm. Forms are tall and tightly proportioned, with rounded corners and softened terminals that keep the heavy weight from feeling brittle. Counters are compact but clean, and many letters show narrow apertures and pinched connections, emphasizing vertical momentum. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s condensed geometry, maintaining consistent density and a uniform, columnar texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where compact width and strong presence are priorities. It can work well for logos, mastheads, event graphics, and signage-style layouts, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the contrast and narrow counters remain clear. For long-form text or small UI sizes, its dense texture and thin joins may feel intense, so it’s most effective as a display or short-text companion.
This typeface projects a punchy, assertive tone with a distinctly retro, poster-ready attitude. Its condensed stance and emphatic black strokes feel energetic and a bit theatrical, lending itself to bold statements rather than quiet neutrality. The overall mood reads industrial and display-forward, with a hint of vintage signage and editorial dramatics.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in tight horizontal space, using condensed proportions and pronounced contrast to create bold, memorable letterforms. The thin cross-strokes and rounded shaping add stylized character and a deliberate display flavor, favoring distinct silhouettes and vertical rhythm over unobtrusive readability.
The numerals and capitals share the same tall, condensed construction, producing a consistent, blocky color across mixed text. Curves tend toward squared-off rounds, and several glyphs feature tight interior shaping that reinforces the typeface’s compact, vertical emphasis.