Sans Contrasted Timy 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, retro, assertive, energetic, editorial, add motion, create emphasis, deliver impact, evoke retro, brand voice, slanted, chiseled, tapered, compact, angular.
A slanted, high-contrast sans with a streamlined, carved look. Strokes show pronounced tapering and wedge-like terminals, with thick vertical emphasis and sharp, angular joins that create a crisp silhouette. Counters are relatively open and rounded where needed (notably in C, O, and 8), while many letters lean into condensed, forward-leaning shapes that keep wordforms tight and fast. Numerals follow the same dynamic contrast and include distinctive, stylized forms (notably the 2, 3, 4, and 8) that read well at display sizes.
This font is best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent typographic moments where its slanted, tapered strokes and crisp contrast can be appreciated. It works well for sports branding, event promotions, packaging, and logo lockups that benefit from a fast, confident tone. In longer passages it can function as a strong display italic, but it will be most effective when used for emphasis rather than dense body text.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a retro-leaning, sports-and-editorial feel. Its strong slant and sculpted terminals suggest speed and motion, giving headlines a punchy, attention-grabbing character without feeling decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a dynamic, forward-moving sans with dramatic stroke modulation and sharp terminal treatment, balancing clarity with a distinctive, stylized texture. It aims to provide a bold, attention-led voice for display typography while maintaining recognizable, readable letterforms.
Uppercase forms are bold and blocky with simplified construction, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic modulation in letters like a, g, and y, adding texture in continuous text. The rhythm is lively due to the mix of rounded bowls and sharp terminals, which helps it stand out in short phrases and branding-oriented lines.