Sans Contrasted Tanoz 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulldog' and 'Bulldog Std' by Club Type, 'Pro Sotan' by Differentialtype, 'Genesee JNL' and 'Unpretentious JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, retro, punchy, dynamic, confident, emphasis, speed, impact, attention, slanted, rounded, compact, high-impact, energetic.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation that reads like a drawn, brush-like italic rather than a purely geometric construction. Terminals are smoothly tapered and slightly rounded, and bowls and curves are full but disciplined, keeping the silhouette dense and cohesive. The overall rhythm is fast and assertive, with angled joins and diagonal emphasis that helps letters stay distinct at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event promotions, and bold brand statements. It can also work for sports and product packaging where a sense of motion and emphasis is desired, but its dense weight and slant make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The font projects speed and competitiveness, with a bold, energetic tone that feels at home in action-oriented and promotional contexts. Its slanted stance and tapered strokes give it a lively, retro-leaning flair without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a sense of motion—combining a forceful italic stance with tapered stroke modulation to create a loud, energetic display voice.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and compact, while lowercase shapes maintain strong differentiation (notably the single-storey a and g). Numerals are sturdy and slanted to match the text, producing a consistent typographic color in mixed alphanumeric settings.