Sans Contrasted Igso 12 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial, art deco, dramatic, theatrical, stylish, retro, attention grab, retro glamour, decorative contrast, brand impact, stencil-like, geometric, rounded, bulbous, crisp.
A display sans with strongly sculpted, geometric forms and striking cut-ins that create a stencil-like, split-stroke effect in many letters. Bowls and counters tend toward near-circular geometry, while verticals read as crisp, monolithic slabs interrupted by narrow white channels. The design mixes blocky, poster-weight stems with hairline-thin connecting strokes and notches, producing a rhythmic alternation of solid mass and sharp negative space. Proportions feel compact yet tall in the lowercase, with simple terminals and generally square-shouldered joins that keep the texture bold and graphic.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where its high-impact shapes and decorative negative space can be appreciated. It can work well for logotypes and packaging that want a bold, vintage-leaning voice, and for editorial display settings where a dramatic typographic accent is needed. For longer passages, it will be most effective as a short-run display face rather than a continuous text font.
The overall tone is glamorous and stage-ready, leaning into a vintage showcard or Art Deco atmosphere. Its sharp contrast and carved negative spaces give it a slightly mysterious, high-fashion feel that reads as confident and attention-seeking. The font’s punchy silhouettes make it feel modernist and retro at the same time, with a distinctly ornamental edge despite its sans foundations.
The design appears intended to translate classic geometric display lettering into a contemporary, contrast-forward voice, using internal cutouts to add ornament without traditional serifs. It prioritizes silhouette, rhythm, and visual drama, aiming for memorable word shapes and a strong poster presence.
The internal cuts are a defining motif: they act like vertical slits or inlaid highlights that change the perceived stroke direction and add sparkle in large sizes. Because many characters rely on fine internal connections, the design is likely to read best when given sufficient size and breathing room so the white channels don’t fill in visually.