Sans Contrasted Wiri 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, pull quotes, editorial, classic, assertive, dynamic, refined, editorial voice, display emphasis, premium feel, dynamic rhythm, slanted, bracketed, beaked, teardrop, calligraphic.
A slanted, high-contrast design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while joins and shoulders show a controlled, calligraphic tension that keeps counters open and shapes stable at display sizes. Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy with a slightly condensed feel, and the lowercase pairs that with lively, angled strokes, a single-storey a, and a distinctive g with a looped form. Numerals share the same contrast and forward rhythm, with elliptical bowls and sharp, confident diagonals that maintain consistent color across a line.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where its contrast and slant can carry tone and hierarchy. It also works well for branding and packaging that wants a traditional-yet-energetic feel, and for short editorial text blocks at comfortable sizes where the open counters and clear rhythm support readability.
The overall tone feels editorial and self-assured, combining classical elegance with a brisk, forward motion. It reads as refined and deliberate rather than playful, projecting a polished, headline-ready voice with a hint of traditional book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic-forward, high-contrast voice that feels premium and editorial while remaining crisp and modern in its finishing. It balances classical calligraphic cues with a clean, consistent structure for confident display typography.
The italic angle is steady and contributes strongly to the font’s pace, especially in letters like v, w, and y where diagonals and tapered ends create energetic texture. Stroke endings often finish in subtle wedges or teardrop-like cuts, giving the forms a crafted, inked quality while keeping edges clean.