Sans Contrasted Wisi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, editorial, branding, posters, elegant, fashion, dramatic, classic, impact, elegance, motion, refinement, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, refined, tapered.
This typeface presents a sharply slanted, high-contrast construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and upright in structure but strongly italic in stance, creating a fast rightward motion and a rhythmic, stripe-like texture in lines of text. Curves are smooth and controlled, with narrow apertures and tight counters that emphasize a sleek silhouette. The numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with crisp joins and a polished, print-oriented finish.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and other display applications where its contrast and italic motion can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also serve as an accent face in editorial layouts or branding systems, pairing well with a quieter companion for body copy.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, projecting sophistication and drama through its crisp contrast and energetic slant. It reads as stylish and slightly formal, with a fashion-magazine sensibility rather than a utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, contemporary-leaning italic voice with strong contrast and a compact footprint, prioritizing visual impact and elegant rhythm over neutral, text-first simplicity.
In the sample text, the strong diagonal stress and compact proportions produce a distinctive, high-energy color that works best when spacing is allowed to breathe. The mix of sharp strokes and smooth bowls creates a consistent, polished rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.