Sans Contrasted Igme 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, event promos, art deco, theatrical, retro, dramatic, poster-ready, attention, vintage voice, decorative impact, branding, geometric, rounded, flared joins, ink-trap-like, vertical stress.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with pronounced stroke modulation and broad, geometric curves. Round letters are built from near-circular bowls with narrow internal counters, while many strokes terminate in flattened, wedge-like ends that create a subtly chiseled silhouette. The design mixes rigid vertical stems with sweeping, high-contrast curves, producing a lively rhythm and uneven color across words. Several joins and apertures show sharp, triangular notches and deep cut-ins that read like ink-trap-inspired detailing at larger sizes.
Best suited to large sizes where its cut-ins, flared terminals, and stroke modulation can be appreciated—such as posters, editorial headlines, brand marks, packaging, and promotional graphics. It is less likely to remain comfortable for extended small-size reading because the dense interior spaces and strong modulation can reduce clarity.
The overall tone feels stagey and vintage, with an Art Deco-meets-circus flavor that emphasizes drama and personality over neutrality. Its bold shapes and carved-looking details suggest show posters, marquees, and headline typography where impact matters most.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display face that reinterprets geometric sans structures with dramatic contrast and sculpted terminals. Its goal is to deliver a distinctive retro voice and strong silhouette for high-impact typography.
Letterforms show strong stylistic differentiation between straight-sided capitals and highly rounded bowls, and the spacing can feel tight in curved letters due to small counters. Numerals are similarly weighty and sculpted, with distinctive internal cutouts that amplify the decorative, display character.