Sans Contrasted Ilvi 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine, packaging, editorial, art deco, dramatic, stylish, modernist, display impact, geometric elegance, deco influence, visual contrast, geometric, sharp, crisp, high-contrast, modulated.
A modulated, geometric sans with extreme stroke contrast and a crisp, upright stance. Straight strokes are heavy and slab-like, while curves and joins thin dramatically, creating a carved, poster-like rhythm across words. Counters tend toward circular and open forms, terminals are clean and blunt, and several letters use pointed interior joins that add angular tension. Proportions run broad with generous horizontal reach, and the overall texture alternates between dense vertical blocks and fine hairline arcs, producing a distinctly patterned color on the line.
Best suited to headlines, posters, mastheads, and brand marks where high contrast and wide proportions can carry the design. It can also work for packaging and editorial pull quotes, especially when set at larger sizes where the fine strokes remain clear.
The tone feels fashion-forward and theatrical, with a classic-modern, Deco-leaning elegance driven by sharp contrast and geometric construction. It reads as confident and display-oriented—more about impact and personality than neutrality—while still maintaining a controlled, designed finish.
Likely intended as a contemporary display sans that borrows from geometric and Deco-era contrast cues to create a distinctive, high-impact voice. The goal appears to be a recognizable silhouette and a patterned text texture that stands out in branding and editorial environments.
The design’s contrast is especially noticeable in rounded letters and in diagonals, where thin connections meet heavy stems, creating striking internal shapes. Spacing appears relatively even for display settings, but the strong modulation and wide forms make it visually attention-grabbing in longer passages.