Sans Contrasted Wabe 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, assertive, technical, momentum, impact, modernize, differentiate, emphasize, oblique, condensed caps, sheared terminals, rounded joins, taut curves.
A slanted, high-contrast sans with a compact stance and energetic forward motion. Strokes show a clear thick–thin pattern, with tapered turns and subtly sheared terminals that read as engineered rather than calligraphic. Counters are relatively tight and the overall spacing feels efficient, while curves stay smooth and controlled, producing a crisp, punchy texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same brisk rhythm, with streamlined shapes that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its slant and contrast can do the work: headlines, posters, identity marks, product branding, and energetic packaging. It can also support subheads or pull quotes when ample size and spacing are available to keep the texture from feeling dense.
The font conveys speed and drive, with a confident, performance-oriented tone. Its sharp angles, forward lean, and contrast give it a contemporary, slightly technical character that feels suited to motion, competition, and modern branding.
The design appears intended to deliver an athletic, forward-leaning voice with modern clarity, combining sans simplicity with a contrasted stroke system for emphasis and visual momentum.
Uppercase forms appear more compressed and aerodynamic, while the lowercase maintains a stable, readable skeleton that preserves the italic flow. The contrast is consistent across the set, helping create emphasis without relying on decorative details.