Sans Contrasted Wizi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, magazine covers, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, elegant, modernist, display impact, luxury tone, forward motion, editorial voice, branding, slanted, calligraphic, crisp, taut, refined.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast italic with taut, compact proportions and crisp, blade-like terminals. Thick stems are paired with hairline cross-strokes and joining strokes, creating a distinctly calligraphic rhythm while keeping forms clean and largely unadorned. Counters are narrow and vertically emphasized, with a consistent forward motion across both capitals and lowercase; joins and apexes often resolve into fine points, giving the overall texture a polished, razor-edged finish.
Best suited to short-form, high-visibility settings such as headlines, fashion and culture editorial, poster titles, and brand marks where dramatic contrast can take center stage. It can also work for premium packaging and pull quotes, especially when set with generous leading and thoughtful tracking. For long passages, it will be most effective in larger sizes where hairlines and sharp joins remain distinct.
The font conveys a confident, runway-ready elegance with a dramatic, fast-moving cadence. Its steep slant and stark contrast read as luxe and performative, balancing modern restraint with a hint of classic calligraphy. In text, it creates a lively, high-impact voice that feels suited to premium, image-driven communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, modern italic voice with pronounced contrast and a strong sense of speed. By keeping shapes streamlined while pushing thin–thick dynamics and pointed terminals, it aims to stand out in display typography and brand-forward applications without relying on ornate detailing.
In the samples, spacing stays relatively tight and the letterforms interlock visually, producing a dense, energetic color. Numerals share the same italic tension and contrast, with several figures showing sweeping curves and hairline links that heighten the display character. At smaller sizes, the finest hairlines may require careful reproduction to maintain clarity.