Sans Contrasted Kyba 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, magazine, packaging, art deco, fashion, editorial, modernist, futuristic, display impact, branding, deco revival, geometric refinement, graphic contrast, geometric, monolinear, hairline, ball terminals, modulated.
A geometric sans with dramatic internal modulation: many letters are built from hairline stems paired with thick, rounded bowls and bars, creating a cut‑out, stencil-like rhythm. Curves tend toward near-circular forms (O, C, G) with flattened horizontal joins, while verticals can reduce to very thin strokes that read as structural spines. Terminals are frequently rounded or ball-like, and counters are wide and clean, giving the design an airy, high-fashion texture. Proportions feel slightly extended and display-oriented, with distinctive alternation between heavy arcs and whisper-thin connections across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where its distinctive modulation can be appreciated: headlines, logotypes, poster titles, magazine mastheads, and premium packaging. It can also work for short bursts of UI or motion graphics titling, but the extreme stroke interplay is likely to be most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is sleek and stylized, evoking Art Deco signage and contemporary luxury branding at the same time. Its sharp modulation and graphic negative space feel confident and curated, with a cinematic, futuristic flair.
The font appears designed to reinterpret a clean geometric sans through an ornamental, high-contrast lens—prioritizing visual signature and brand character over neutral text color. Its consistent use of rounded forms and hairline connectors suggests an intent to create a striking, memorable silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase.
The design’s signature is the repeated contrast between thick curved segments and minimal connecting strokes, which can make some letters feel intentionally fragmented or ‘sliced’ in running text. Numerals echo the same language, especially in rounded figures like 8 and 9, reinforcing a cohesive, ornamental system.