Sans Contrasted Kido 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine covers, logotypes, art deco, futuristic, editorial, fashion, high drama, visual impact, deco revival, stylization, modernism, geometric, monoline, hairline, stencil-like, cut-in counters.
A geometric sans with extreme thick–thin behavior: many letters combine hairline verticals with broad, rounded bowls and wedges, producing a striking split-stroke look. Counters are often interrupted by horizontal cut-ins that read like a built-in stencil bar, especially in rounded forms, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, I, L) lean heavily on slender stems and crisp right angles. Curves are clean and near-circular, terminals are generally sharp or cleanly sheared, and the overall rhythm alternates between dense black shapes and delicate lines. Numerals follow the same logic, mixing fine outlines with bold interior masses for a highly graphic, poster-like presence.
Best suited for display settings where its high-contrast geometry and cut-in counters can be appreciated—headlines, posters, titles, fashion/editorial layouts, and brand marks. It can work for short phrases or pull quotes, but is less ideal for extended body text where the delicate hairlines and internal breaks may reduce clarity.
The font conveys a sleek, high-contrast elegance with a distinctly Deco-meets-sci‑fi attitude. Its hairline structure and bold cutaway bowls feel theatrical and fashion-forward, suggesting luxury, nightlife, and modernist display typography. The unusual internal breaks add a techno-stencil flavor that reads as experimental and attention-seeking rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as a statement display sans that reinterprets geometric modernism with dramatic contrast and deliberate counter interruptions. Its goal is to create immediate visual impact and a distinctive, stylized word shape appropriate for contemporary, image-led typography.
Readability varies by glyph: the signature horizontal breaks and hairline joins create strong identity at larger sizes, but can make some rounded letters and numerals appear similar when small. The design’s contrast and alternating mass/line pattern give it a dynamic texture in words, with especially prominent round letters (O, Q, e) acting as dark anchors in text.