Sans Contrasted Pujy 5 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, signage, sports branding, industrial, gothic, poster, authoritative, athletic, impact, display readability, industrial voice, retro signage, condensed feel, squared, chamfered, vertical, compressed counters.
This typeface is built from tall, blocky forms with squared geometry and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes alternate between thick stems and slimmer internal cuts, creating sharp, graphic contrast that reads like inset notches rather than soft modulation. Corners are mostly square with occasional chamfered or clipped terminals, and bowls and counters are tightly enclosed, producing dense, high-impact silhouettes. Spacing feels compact and deliberate, while glyph widths vary enough to keep word shapes readable despite the heavy mass.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and compact word blocks are desirable. It can work well for signage, apparel graphics, and sports or event identities, especially at medium to large sizes where the narrow apertures and interior cuts remain clear.
The overall tone is commanding and industrial, with a gothic-tinged, stamped-metal feel. Its compressed counters and rigid construction give it a serious, institutional voice that can also skew sporty or poster-like depending on color and layout. The effect is bold, attention-forward, and slightly retro, evoking signage and display titling rather than quiet text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through rigid, modular letterforms and conspicuous internal cut geometry. It prioritizes a consistent, industrial texture and strong word silhouettes, aiming for display readability and a distinctive, authoritative voice.
Distinctive diamond-shaped i/j dots and angular interior cutouts reinforce the mechanical, crafted aesthetic. Numerals share the same dense construction and squared apertures, keeping a consistent, uniform texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.