Sans Contrasted Wavo 7 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petale' by LomoHiber (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, dynamic, sporty, retro, assertive, lively, impact, speed, display, attention, oblique, soft corners, sheared, ink-trap hints, compact counters.
A slanted, heavy display face built from broad, sheared forms with pronounced stroke modulation. Curves are full and slightly squashed while joins and terminals often end in angled cuts, creating a forward-leaning rhythm. The design shows tight, sometimes pinched apertures and counters, with occasional notch-like shaping in interior corners that reads like subtle ink-trap behavior. Numerals and capitals are wide and weighty, and the overall texture is dense and energetic with consistent, punchy silhouettes.
Best suited to large sizes where its wide, slanted forms and sharp terminal cuts can read clearly—headlines, poster typography, event promotions, sports-themed graphics, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but longer passages will feel visually heavy and tightly packed.
The tone is fast and emphatic, with a spirited, retro-leaning confidence. Its forward slant and chunky proportions suggest motion and impact, giving it a sporty, promotional feel rather than a quiet, editorial one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed and contemporary punch. By combining wide proportions, an oblique stance, and shaped terminals with noticeable modulation, it aims to be attention-first and highly recognizable in display settings.
In text, the strong oblique stress and compact internal spaces make word shapes bold and attention-grabbing, though small sizes may feel crowded due to the tight counters. The wide stance and angled terminals create a distinctive, slightly engineered flavor that stands out in headlines and short bursts.