Sans Contrasted Kyvi 14 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, art deco, experimental, graphic, playful, futuristic, display impact, deco revival, modular system, stylized legibility, geometric, monolinear, modular, rounded, condensed counters.
A display sans built from a modular, geometric system with strong vertical emphasis and rounded, capsule-like arches. Strokes alternate between heavy blocks and hairline connectors, creating a stark, poster-ready rhythm and distinctive negative spaces. Many forms feature tall stems, narrow apertures, and simplified bowls; curves are clean and mechanical, while joins often resolve into flat terminals or rounded caps. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, giving the alphabet an intentionally irregular, constructed feel.
Best suited to large-scale display use such as headlines, posters, covers, and brand marks where its dramatic contrasts and modular construction can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and editorial feature typography, especially in retro or futuristic themes, but is less appropriate for long-form reading due to its highly stylized structure.
The tone is retro-futurist and graphic, blending Art Deco elegance with an experimental, cut-and-paste boldness. It reads as playful and attention-seeking, with a slightly quirky, editorial energy driven by the dramatic stroke switches and tall silhouettes.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual character through a limited set of geometric parts, prioritizing memorable silhouettes and a strong vertical rhythm. Its construction suggests an intention to evoke classic Deco display lettering while pushing it into a more experimental, contemporary graphic language.
The design leans on repeated motifs—arched tops, thin interior strokes, and blocky counters—so words form a strong vertical pattern when set in text. Because hairline elements are integral to many letters, the texture becomes more intricate at smaller sizes and more striking at headline scales.