Sans Contrasted Edme 7 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Motte' by TypeClassHeroes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, theatrical, poster-ready, dramatic, architectural, space-saving impact, deco revival, visual rhythm, showcard style, brand distinctiveness, condensed, geometric, vertical stress, rounded corners, inline cuts.
A tightly condensed display sans with tall proportions, squared silhouettes, and softened (rounded) outer corners. Strokes are predominantly heavy with sharp, high-contrast transitions created by hairline gaps, notches, and clipped terminals that carve light channels into the forms. Counters are narrow and often reduced to vertical slots, producing a strong striped rhythm across words. The overall construction feels geometric and modular, with frequent flat tops and bottoms and occasional extended hairline cross-strokes that read like underlines or spurs.
Best suited to headlines, posters, titles, and branding where its condensed footprint and dramatic internal cuts can be appreciated. It works well for logos and packaging seeking a vintage-modern, high-impact look, and for display signage where a strong vertical rhythm helps grab attention.
The font projects a bold, cinematic Art Deco energy—glamorous, dramatic, and slightly industrial. Its tight spacing and carved-in highlights evoke vintage marquee lettering and 1920s–30s signage, giving text a confident, theatrical presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while channeling a classic Deco display aesthetic. Its carved hairline channels and clipped terminals are likely meant to create sparkle and motion in large-scale typography, emphasizing rhythm and silhouette over long-form readability.
In continuous text the repeating vertical slits create a distinctive texture that can dominate a layout; the thin cuts and hairline details become especially prominent at larger sizes. Some characters introduce asymmetrical hairline accents (for example on S and Q), adding a crafted, sign-painted feel within an otherwise rigid, architectural system.