Sans Contrasted Kife 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, posters, packaging, futuristic, geometric, playful, stylized, techy, distinctiveness, tech flavor, graphic texture, modernism, stencil-like, cut-in, notched, modular, two-tone.
This typeface is a geometric sans with prominent, consistent cut-ins that create a split-stroke, two-band look across many curves and bowls. Round letters lean toward near-circular forms (C, O, Q, 0, 8, 9), while straights are crisp and flat-ended, giving a clean, constructed rhythm. The design relies on repeated horizontal interruptions—most evident in B, C, D, S, a, e, g, o, and several numerals—producing a distinctive notched/stencil-like effect without adding serifs. Lowercase is single-storey where applicable (a, g), with simple, compact counters; terminals are mostly blunt, and joins feel engineered rather than calligraphic.
Best used at display sizes where the internal cut-ins read as intentional detailing: headlines, brand marks, product naming, posters, and packaging. It can also work for interface titles or tech/event graphics when a distinctive, engineered look is desired, but it’s less suited to long-form body text where the split strokes may distract.
The repeated “sliced” stroke motif reads as modern and tech-forward, with a mildly playful edge due to the exaggerated split forms in round letters. Overall it feels sleek and synthetic—suited to contemporary digital or sci-fi-leaning aesthetics rather than traditional editorial tone.
The design intention appears to be creating a recognizable geometric sans with a repeatable “sliced” stroke system that adds personality and a futuristic edge while keeping overall letterforms clean and modular.
In text, the internal cuts can visually tighten bowls and reduce counter clarity at smaller sizes, while at larger sizes the motif becomes a strong graphic signature. The numerals follow the same system, especially in 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9, helping maintain a cohesive set for display use.