Sans Contrasted Kibe 14 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, branding, packaging, futuristic, retro, playful, techy, graphic, display impact, distinct identity, tech aesthetic, retro futurism, geometric, modular, stencil-like, rounded, ink-trap.
A geometric sans with strong, deliberate contrast created by thick outer strokes and frequent internal cut-ins. Many rounded letters use horizontal counters that read like capsules or slots, giving an almost stencil-like, segmented construction. Curves are broadly circular and smooth, while joins and terminals often resolve into crisp wedges, notches, or tapered tips. Spacing feels lively and uneven in a controlled way, with wide rounds and narrower verticals producing a distinctive rhythm in text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where distinctive letterform motifs are an asset. It can work well in logotypes and packaging that want a stylized, engineered look, and in display settings such as event graphics or tech-themed signage. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the internal cut-ins remain clear.
The overall tone is futuristic and graphic with a clear retro-tech undercurrent, like signage from a mid-century vision of the future. The repeated slit counters add a playful, engineered feel, turning familiar letterforms into bold symbols. It feels attention-grabbing and designed to be seen rather than quietly read.
The font appears intended as a display sans that merges geometric construction with a consistent system of internal apertures, producing a recognizable texture across words. Its design choices prioritize visual identity and pattern over neutrality, aiming for strong impact in short to medium-length text.
The design relies on signature counter shapes (especially in rounded glyphs) that can dominate word texture, making the font most effective when the patterning is allowed to read as a cohesive motif. Diagonals and pointed forms in letters like A, V, W, X, and Y add sharp accents that balance the otherwise rounded construction.