Sans Contrasted Ilta 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine covers, logotypes, art deco, theatrical, retro, editorial, elegant, deco revival, display impact, geometric drama, luxury tone, distinctive identity, geometric, monoline hairlines, ink-trap cuts, stencil-like, high waistlines.
A decorative sans with sharply geometric construction and dramatic thick–thin modulation. Many forms are built from bold vertical or diagonal wedges paired with extremely slender hairline strokes and open counters, creating a cut-out, almost stencil-like feel in places. Rounds tend toward circular bowls with sliced terminals and occasional off-center joins, while diagonals and apexes are crisp and angular. Proportions are compact and tall, with a relatively high x-height and narrow apertures in several lowercase letters, producing a tight, rhythmic texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where its contrast and geometric cuts can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and branding systems with a retro-luxe direction. It can also work for short editorial pulls or magazine titling, particularly when paired with a simpler companion face for body copy.
The overall tone feels distinctly Art Deco and stage-ready: glamorous, stylized, and slightly eccentric. The stark contrast and sharp geometry read as luxurious and dramatic rather than utilitarian, giving headlines a vintage sophistication with a playful edge.
The design appears intended to reinterpret geometric sans forms through an Art Deco lens, using extreme contrast and carved terminals to create a distinctive, high-impact voice. Its letterforms prioritize stylization and visual rhythm, aiming for memorable shapes that stand out in titles and identity work.
The typeface relies on strong vertical emphasis and repeated wedge/knife-cut terminals, which creates a striking patterning at larger sizes. In continuous text, the very thin hairlines and small openings can visually sparkle and may feel more illustrative than purely functional, especially where bowls are partially closed or clipped.