Sans Contrasted Hijy 7 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, branding, editorial, authoritative, dramatic, classic, formal, impact, emphasis, editorial voice, brand presence, print feel, bracketed, ink-trap, bulb terminals, sharp joins, compact counters.
A heavy, display-oriented text face with pronounced stroke modulation and a strong, blocky silhouette. Vertical stems dominate while joins and diagonals taper sharply, creating crisp internal angles and a lively rhythm. Many letters show softened, bracket-like transitions into thick stems, while terminals often end in small bulbous nubs or wedge-like cuts that read as subtle ink-trap/flare behavior at the corners. Counters tend to be compact and oval, and the overall spacing feels sturdy and assertive at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs at large sizes, and punchy editorial settings where strong contrast and weight can carry the page. It also works well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a confident, traditional tone and high-impact letterforms.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, with a traditional, editorial gravity. The high-contrast shaping and crisp corners add drama and emphasis, giving the font a slightly vintage, print-forward presence that feels confident and formal rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in display typography while retaining enough structure for readable, print-style setting. Its combination of heavy massing with carved, contrast-driven details suggests a goal of blending editorial tradition with attention-grabbing, modern impact.
Uppercase forms present broad, stable shapes with clear, carved-looking apertures, while lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably the a and g) that reinforce a sturdy, poster-like voice. Numerals are similarly weighty, with simplified construction and a few distinctive angled strokes that heighten the display character.