Sans Contrasted Okrow 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, packaging, sporty, retro, energetic, assertive, dynamic, emphasis, impact, speed, display, slanted, rounded, tapered, open apertures, large counters.
A slanted, high-impact sans with rounded geometry and subtly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are broad and open, with generous counters and smooth curves that keep the heavy strokes from feeling cramped. Stems and diagonals show noticeable modulation, creating a lively rhythm across words, while terminals often finish with soft, slightly flared cuts rather than blunt stops. The overall texture is dark and continuous, but the wide proportions and open shapes preserve clarity in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where slanted emphasis and a dark, confident voice are desirable. It also fits sports graphics, product packaging, and promotional collateral that benefits from wide letterforms and high contrast at larger sizes.
The style reads fast and kinetic, with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. Its combination of slant, width, and rounded forms evokes a retro advertising and racing aesthetic—confident, loud, and forward-moving—without feeling overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver speed and emphasis in a compact set of bold, display-oriented shapes. By pairing wide proportions with rounded, tapered details and consistent slant, it aims for attention-grabbing readability and a distinctive, energetic silhouette.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey construction (notably the a and g), reinforcing an informal, modern tone. Numerals are similarly broad and curvy, with the 2 and 3 showing pronounced top strokes and the 8/9 emphasizing large bowls; overall spacing feels intended for short bursts of text rather than dense paragraphs.