Sans Contrasted Kagi 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, retro, space saving, strong display, industrial tone, signage clarity, squared, rounded corners, tall proportions, narrow apertures, flat terminals.
A tall, condensed sans with squared construction softened by rounded corners. Strokes show clear modulation, with heavy verticals and lighter horizontals and diagonals, giving the letterforms a crisp, engineered rhythm. Counters are compact and apertures tend toward narrow, while terminals are predominantly flat and clean. The overall spacing and proportions emphasize verticality, producing a tight, punchy texture in lines of text.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits wayfinding, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from an industrial, space-efficient look. For longer passages, it works best at generous sizes and with comfortable line spacing to offset the tight internal counters.
The tone is firm and functional, evoking industrial labeling and display typography with a slightly retro, mechanical edge. Its condensed stance and sharp geometry communicate urgency and strength, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling overly harsh.
The design appears intended as a space-saving display sans that blends geometric sturdiness with controlled stroke modulation. It aims to deliver a strong, engineered presence for titles and short bursts of text while maintaining a clean, modernized retro feel.
Distinctive, blocky numerals and a narrow lowercase with compact bowls help maintain a consistent, signage-like cadence. The design reads best when allowed to leverage its vertical emphasis, where the contrast and condensed proportions create strong headline presence.