Sans Contrasted Rakis 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, title cards, dynamic, sporty, assertive, retro, impact, motion, attention, branding, slanted, compressed feel, ink-trap cuts, wedge terminals, curvy bowls.
A heavily slanted sans with compact, forward-leaning proportions and pronounced thick–thin modulation across curves and joins. Forms are built from broad, weighty stems paired with shaved inner counters and sharp triangular notches that read like ink-traps or cut-in apertures. Round letters (C, G, O, Q) are slightly squarish in rhythm, with tight counters and occasional diagonal slicing that adds angular tension to otherwise smooth bowls. Terminals tend to finish in wedge-like cuts rather than flat, neutral endings, giving the alphabet a carved, aerodynamic silhouette.
Best suited to short, emphatic settings where the slant, contrast, and cut-in details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging fronts, and bold title treatments. It can work for larger blocks of display text, but the dense counters and dramatic detailing suggest avoiding very small sizes or low-resolution contexts.
The overall tone is fast, punchy, and display-driven, suggesting motion and impact. The angled stance and aggressive cut-ins evoke vintage athletic graphics and action-forward branding, while the high-energy rhythm keeps it from feeling static or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a sense of speed and impact through a strong italic stance, compact apertures, and stylized cut-ins that add bite and texture. It prioritizes a distinctive, branded look over neutrality, aiming for immediate attention in display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent slanted construction, with a notably strong presence in rounded letters and a compact, dense texture in text settings. Numerals follow the same approach, with bold silhouettes and tight interior spaces that favor headline clarity over small-size neutrality.