Sans Contrasted Ilpi 8 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, magazine titles, packaging, art deco, editorial, fashion, dramatic, elegant, distinctive display, deco revival, luxury branding, graphic impact, geometric, monoline hairlines, stenciled feel, crisp, sculptural.
A stylized display sans with sharply modulated strokes: dense vertical stems and wedge-like diagonals are paired with extremely thin hairline joins, crossbars, and curves. Many bowls are built from near-circular geometry with portions filled as solid masses, creating a cutout or half-shadow effect in letters like C, G, O, and e. The overall construction feels precise and architectural, with narrow apertures, crisp terminals, and a rhythm that alternates between heavy blocks and delicate lines. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast, geometric logic, keeping the texture bold while remaining clean-edged.
Best suited for large-scale typography where its dramatic stroke contrast and sculptural counters can be appreciated—headlines, editorial display, fashion and beauty branding, poster work, and premium packaging. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when given generous spacing and clear reproduction conditions.
The typeface conveys a poised, theatrical sophistication—evoking Art Deco signage and modern luxury branding at once. Its stark black-and-white contrast reads as confident and glamorous, with a slightly experimental, gallery-poster attitude. The thin hairlines add a refined, high-fashion edge, while the solid fills bring boldness and impact.
The design appears intended as a contemporary Art Deco–influenced display face that mixes geometric construction with bold filled segments to create a distinctive light–dark pattern. Its letterforms prioritize visual identity and rhythm over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and headline settings.
Several glyphs use asymmetric fill (a blackened side or segment) that creates a consistent internal "shadow" motif across the alphabet. The diagonal-heavy letters (V, W, X, Y) feel especially sharp and dynamic, while round letters maintain a disciplined circularity. Because hairlines get extremely fine, the design’s character is most pronounced when rendered at sizes where the delicate strokes can stay visible.