Sans Contrasted Yimy 12 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, racing titles, posters, headlines, esports graphics, racing, aggressive, futuristic, sporty, tech, convey speed, signal power, add edge, stand out, slanted, angular, streamlined, condensed counters, ink-trap like.
A slanted, heavy display sans with a forward-leaning stance and sculpted, aerodynamic forms. Lettershapes are wide and low, with squared-off curves, sharp terminals, and pronounced wedge-like joins that create a cut, engineered look. Stroke modulation is evident: thicker main strokes contrast with thinner connecting strokes and notches, producing bright interior highlights and a high-energy rhythm. Counters are compact and often partially closed by angled cuts, and several glyphs feature small under-scoops or stepped apertures that read like functional ink traps or speed-stripes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as sports and esports branding, racing-themed titles, poster headlines, product marks, and attention-grabbing UI accents. It performs especially well when used large, where the internal cuts and contrasting strokes remain crisp and expressive.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and performance-oriented, evoking motorsport graphics, arcade racers, and tech branding with a slightly retro sci‑fi flavor. Its sharp geometry and exaggerated slant project momentum and competitiveness rather than neutrality.
The design intention reads as a speed-driven display face: maximize visual momentum through extreme slant, wide silhouettes, and aggressive cut terminals, while using stroke contrast and notches to keep letterforms distinct under heavy weight.
Spacing appears designed for headline impact: the heavy massing and tight internal spaces create a strong black silhouette, while the angled cut-ins help maintain differentiation between similar forms at larger sizes. Numerals match the letterforms’ forward motion with similarly notched, aerodynamic shaping.