Sans Contrasted Kava 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, magazine, editorial, fashion, art deco, dramatic, refined, display impact, deco revival, luxury tone, geometric contrast, brand distinctiveness, high-waisted, monoline hairlines, stencil-like, geometric, sculptural.
A high-contrast display sans with razor-thin hairlines paired against heavy, inky verticals and wedge-like joins. Many bowls and counters are constructed with geometric arcs that meet flat terminals, creating a crisp, cut-paper feel. Proportions are slightly condensed in places, with a tall, elegant cap line and simplified, linear crossbars; curves often read as precise semicircles rather than calligraphic strokes. The overall rhythm alternates thick and thin elements within single glyphs, producing a deliberately segmented, almost stencil-like construction.
Best suited to large sizes where the extreme contrast and hairlines can be appreciated—headlines, poster typography, magazine display, packaging, and brand marks. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but extended small-size text may lose clarity as the hairlines become too delicate.
The tone is polished and theatrical, with a strong Art Deco and fashion-editorial sensibility. Its sharp contrast and geometric restraint evoke luxury, nightlife posters, and gallery branding—confident, sleek, and intentionally attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a geometric sans through dramatic contrast and modular construction, prioritizing visual intrigue over neutrality. It’s built to create a memorable silhouette and a sense of luxury through sharp terminals, clean geometry, and bold thick–thin interplay.
Distinctive forms include circular letters that appear partially filled by a solid vertical mass, and several characters that rely on hairline connectors that visually “hang” from heavier stems. Numerals follow the same sculptural logic, with elegant curves and prominent thick–thin splits that emphasize a boutique, display-first personality.