Sans Contrasted Tibo 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, sturdy, retro, space-saving, impact, industrial tone, labeling, square-shouldered, narrow apertures, compact spacing, high cap height, blocky terminals.
A heavy, compact sans with squared-off curves and subtly softened corners. Strokes are mostly monoline but show mild modulation in a few joins and curves, giving the shapes a slightly engineered feel rather than purely geometric. Proportions run narrow with tall capitals and tight internal counters; many forms use straight vertical sides and flat terminals, producing a firm, stacked rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with short extenders and largely closed apertures, and the numerals follow the same blocky, high-contrast-of-mass silhouette for strong figure presence.
Best suited for bold display settings where space is limited and impact is needed—posters, headlines, packaging, and logo wordmarks. The compact shapes and firm terminals also make it a strong candidate for short signage and labels, especially where a rugged, utilitarian voice is desired.
The overall tone feels industrial and practical, like labeling on tools, equipment, or transport signage. Its compressed stance and squared geometry read as assertive and no-nonsense, with a faint retro utility flavor that suggests mid‑century technical graphics.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum emphasis in a condensed footprint, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a uniform, engineered rhythm. Its squared construction and compact counters suggest an intention to evoke technical/industrial styling while remaining straightforward and highly legible at display sizes.
The design leans on rectangular counters and squared bowls (notably in letters like B, D, P, R), while round letters such as C and O are tightened into oval/rectangular hybrids. The sample text shows a dense texture at larger sizes, where the compact apertures and tight counters increase punch and weight on the page.