Sans Contrasted Wawi 5 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, editorial, impact, motion, attention, brand voice, display emphasis, slanted, angular, tight, dynamic, compact.
A slanted display face with strong thick–thin modulation and compact, forward-leaning proportions. Curves are broad and smooth, while many joins and terminals sharpen into tapered, wedge-like cuts that create a fast, aerodynamic rhythm. Capitals read sturdy and blocky with generous counters, and the lowercase maintains a steady x-height with tightly controlled apertures and lively entry/exit strokes. Numerals are weighty and slightly condensed in feel, matching the overall punchy, right-leaning momentum.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and hero statements where the slant and contrast can be appreciated. It also fits sports branding, product marks, and packaging that benefits from a dynamic, retro-leaning voice. Use with ample spacing and size for maximum clarity and presence.
The overall tone is energetic and competitive, with a vintage, scoreboard-like confidence. Its sharp terminals and pronounced slant give it a sense of motion and urgency, while the high contrast adds a polished, headline-ready intensity.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed: a bold, slanted structure paired with crisp, tapered terminals and strong contrast to create memorable, display-first typography.
The design relies on pronounced tapering at stroke ends and crisp interior cuts, which helps letters separate at large sizes but can make dense settings feel busy. The italic angle is consistent across cases, keeping mixed-case text cohesive and emphatic.