Sans Contrasted Okred 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, retro, impact, space saving, motion, emphasis, slanted, compact, angular, crisp, energetic.
A forward-slanted, compact grotesk with sturdy strokes and clearly emphasized diagonal stress. Letterforms are tightly proportioned with relatively narrow set widths, firm verticals, and clean, open counters that keep the texture readable even at heavier color. Terminals are mostly cut on angles, and the overall drawing favors sharp joins and simplified curves rather than calligraphic detailing. Numerals follow the same brisk, streamlined construction, producing a consistent, punchy rhythm across mixed text.
This style performs best in display settings such as headlines, campaign graphics, sports and event branding, and bold packaging where a compact, high-energy voice is desired. It can also work for short bursts of text—subheads, callouts, and labels—where emphasis and pace matter more than long-form comfort.
The font communicates speed and momentum, with a brisk, assertive tone that feels modern yet faintly retro. Its condensed, slanted stance reads as energetic and purposeful, making it well suited to messaging that needs to feel active and direct.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient typographic voice with built-in motion. Its compact proportions and angled terminals suggest a focus on impactful display use while preserving straightforward letterforms for clear recognition.
Uppercase shapes maintain a strong, stable silhouette while the lowercase keeps a practical, workhorse feel; together they produce a dense, graphic typographic color. The italic slant is integral to the design rather than an added oblique, contributing to the cohesive sense of motion.