Sans Contrasted Inba 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, titles, art deco, glamorous, theatrical, retro, fashion-forward, decorative impact, engraved effect, retro styling, brand distinctiveness, inline, monoline hairlines, geometric, stencil-like, display.
A high-contrast display sans with a distinctive inline construction: many strokes appear as solid black forms paired with narrow, parallel cut-ins that read like engraved channels. Curves are broadly geometric (round O/C shapes and clean bowls), while joins and terminals stay crisp and simplified, producing a sharp, poster-like silhouette. The rhythm alternates between heavy vertical masses and fine interior lines, creating a lively, striped texture across words; diagonals in letters like V/W/X and Z stay clean and emphatic. Overall proportions feel expansive and open, with generous counters in rounded letters and a strong, graphic baseline presence.
Best suited for large-size applications where the inline detailing can remain crisp: headlines, titles, posters, event branding, fashion/editorial covers, and premium packaging. It can also work for short logotypes or wordmarks where a distinctive, engraved texture is desired, but it is less suited to dense body text.
The font projects a polished, Deco-era glamour with a modern edge—part marquee lettering, part engraved signage. Its dramatic contrast and inline detailing give it a showpiece feel that suggests nightlife, fashion, and premium branding rather than quiet neutrality.
The design intent appears to be a striking, decorative sans that leverages extreme contrast and inline carving to create instant visual identity. It prioritizes silhouette drama and an engraved, ornamental texture to deliver a vintage-luxe display voice.
The internal striping becomes a dominant texture in longer lines, so spacing and line length strongly influence the perceived color. Numerals and round forms (0/8/9, O/Q) emphasize the engraved, two-tone effect, while simpler letters (E/F/H/I/L/T) read as bold blocks with fine internal rules.