Sans Contrasted Askos 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hautte' by Anomali Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, branding, packaging, art deco, theatrical, sleek, dramatic, retro, space saving, high impact, vintage flavor, display voice, condensed, vertical, spiky, stylized, display.
A condensed, high-contrast sans with tall proportions and an emphatically vertical rhythm. Strokes alternate between hairline-thin connections and heavier vertical stems, producing a crisp, poster-like texture. Terminals tend to be sharp and tapered, with pointed diagonals and narrow apertures that keep counters tight. Curves are controlled and slightly squashed to fit the narrow set, giving rounded letters a sleek, elongated silhouette. The overall spacing reads tight and columnar, with widths varying by character but staying consistently slim.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short display settings where its condensed width and dramatic contrast can read as intentional styling. It works well for posters, event promotion, brand marks, and packaging that want a vintage-modern, high-impact look. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help preserve clarity as the hairlines and tight counters become more visually active.
The face projects a vintage stage-and-marquee energy with a refined, dramatic edge. Its razor-thin joins and towering forms feel glamorous and slightly ominous, evoking early 20th-century display lettering and classic cinema titling. The mood is bold and stylish rather than neutral or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, pairing a streamlined sans structure with ornamental contrast and tapered detailing. It prioritizes a distinctive, era-evocative voice for display typography over the neutrality of text-oriented grotesques.
In continuous text the strong thick–thin contrast creates a lively shimmer, especially around narrow curves and hairline joins. Numerals and capitals carry the most presence, while lowercase maintains a similarly condensed stance that favors verticality over roundness.