Sans Contrasted Inri 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logo, packaging, titles, art deco, glamorous, theatrical, elegant, vintage, deco revival, ornamental display, luxury branding, poster impact, inline, monoline hairlines, geometric, stylized, display.
A highly stylized sans with dramatic contrast expressed through solid vertical strokes paired with ultra-thin hairline curves and crossbars. Many letters feature inset/inline-like striping within stems, creating a layered black-and-white rhythm and a distinctive poster-like texture. Geometry leans toward circular bowls and clean, straight-sided verticals, with simplified joins and crisp terminals that stay upright and controlled. Proportions are display-oriented: tall capitals, compact lowercase with a steady x-height, and noticeable variation in internal spacing that adds a lively, modulated cadence across words.
Best suited for headlines, title sequences, posters, and brand marks where its high-contrast structure and inset striping can be appreciated. It can work well on packaging and editorial display settings that want a vintage-luxe or theatrical voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is unapologetically decorative and stage-ready, evoking classic cinema titles, jazz-age signage, and luxury branding. Its strong vertical emphasis and gleaming hairlines read as sophisticated and dramatic, with a slightly playful flair in letters like the single-storey forms and the curled descenders.
The design appears intended as an ornamental display sans that merges geometric Art Deco construction with an integrated inline effect, delivering maximum character and contrast while maintaining a clean, upright structure. The goal seems to be immediate recognition and a premium, era-referential look rather than neutral text readability.
The inline/striped treatment is a defining motif and remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving the font a built-in ornamental effect without additional styling. Because many horizontals are extremely thin, the design visually favors larger sizes where the hairlines and internal striping can remain clear.