Sans Contrasted Puno 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Odradeck' by Harvester Type, 'Jetlab' by Swell Type, 'Motte' by TypeClassHeroes, and 'House Sans' and 'House Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, athletic, western, retro, assertive, maximum impact, vintage signage, rugged branding, headline clarity, squared, compressed, blocky, chiseled, notched.
A heavy, block-built sans with squared silhouettes, slightly condensed proportions, and a distinctly vertical stance. Strokes are thick with visible modulation that creates a subtly pinched, “ink-trap” feel at joins and interior corners, while terminals often look notched or cut-in rather than smoothly rounded. Counters are compact and rectangular, and the overall construction favors straight stems, flat shoulders, and clipped curves that keep shapes sturdy and high-impact. Uppercase forms read uniform and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains a tall, sturdy presence with simplified bowls and tight apertures that emphasize density.
Best suited to short, high-impact typography such as headlines, posters, title cards, logos, and packaging where the bold mass and angular construction can read clearly. It also fits sports branding and retro-inspired signage applications, especially when used in uppercase or in large display settings. For longer passages, generous tracking and leading will help preserve legibility.
The font projects a tough, workmanlike tone with a sporty, headline-forward energy. Its chiseled corners and compact counters evoke vintage signage and team branding, giving it a confident, slightly rugged character. The overall feel is bold, direct, and attention-seeking rather than delicate or conversational.
The design appears intended as a display workhorse that maximizes impact through compact counters, squared geometry, and deliberate corner cut-ins. Its construction prioritizes a strong silhouette and a rugged, vintage-leaning voice appropriate for branding and headline typography.
The digits and capitals carry a consistent, stencil-like corner logic, with small cut-ins that help separate dense shapes at display sizes. The rhythm is strong and architectural, but the tight apertures and heavy interiors suggest it will be most comfortable when given ample size and spacing in use.