Sans Contrasted Wido 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, posters, branding, elegant, dynamic, confident, refined, premium tone, expressive italic, editorial impact, modern elegance, dynamic rhythm, calligraphic, brisk, angular, tapered, crisp.
A slanted, high-contrast sans with sharp, tapered terminals and a distinctly calligraphic stress. Strokes move from hairline-thin to boldly weighted with clean, knife-like joins, creating a brisk rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are compact and slightly wide with open counters, while lowercase shows lively, humanist shaping—single-storey a and g, a narrow, angled t, and a looping y—giving text a flowing, written feel without overt serifs. Figures are similarly streamlined and angled, with oval forms and thin entry/exit strokes that keep the set light on its feet.
Best suited for headlines, decks, pull quotes, and short-to-medium editorial settings where its contrast and slant can add character. It also fits branding and packaging that want a contemporary, upscale tone, and works well in posters or cultural materials where expressive rhythm is an asset.
The overall tone is polished and energetic, combining modern clarity with a hint of handwritten flair. Its contrast and forward slant convey momentum and sophistication, leaning toward fashion, culture, and premium editorial voice rather than neutral utility.
This design appears intended to deliver a modern italic voice with dramatic stroke modulation—more expressive than a conventional text italic—while retaining the clean construction and openness expected of a contemporary sans. The goal seems to be an energetic, premium texture that elevates display typography and impactful editorial messaging.
The glyphs maintain a consistent diagonal emphasis and tapered finishing across the alphabet, producing strong word-shape and a pronounced texture at display sizes. The thin strokes and sharp terminals contribute to a crisp look that can feel delicate when used small or in dense passages.