Sans Contrasted Hase 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tipemite' by TypeArt Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, event promos, packaging, sporty, aggressive, retro, comic, loud, impact, speed, display, attention, angular, faceted, blocky, slanted, chunky.
A heavy, slanted sans with expansive proportions and tightly packed counters. Letterforms are built from broad, wedge-like strokes with noticeable, abrupt thickness shifts, giving many curves a chiseled, faceted feel rather than smooth rounds. Terminals are sharply cut, joins are chunky, and bowls and apertures tend to be compact, producing a dense silhouette and strong horizontal momentum. The overall rhythm is irregular in a deliberate way, with slightly uneven edge geometry that reads as stylized and punchy rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and racing-themed branding, event promotions, and bold packaging. It can work for punchy subheads or callouts where the distinctive slanted, carved forms are meant to be seen, but it is less ideal for long reading text due to its dense counters and strong visual texture.
The tone is energetic and forceful, leaning into a sporty, action-oriented attitude. Its angled stance and carved shapes evoke retro display lettering with a playful comic edge, making the voice feel loud, competitive, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and speed cues through a forward slant, wide stance, and faceted stroke shaping. Its stylization suggests a display-first purpose: grabbing attention quickly while delivering a retro, action-driven personality.
At smaller sizes the tight inner spaces and heavy joins can close up, while the slanted, faceted construction remains highly recognizable. Numerals and capitals share the same cut-in, wedge-terminal language, helping maintain a consistent, impact-first texture across mixed text.