Sans Contrasted Tigi 11 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine type, branding, packaging, editorial, authoritative, dramatic, classic, formal, space saving, headline impact, editorial tone, strong hierarchy, condensed, vertical stress, tall caps, tight spacing, crisp joins.
This typeface presents a condensed, tall-proportioned sans with clear stroke modulation and a strong vertical rhythm. Stems are thick and straight, while curves and terminals taper noticeably, creating a sharp, poster-like contrast without relying on serifs. Counters are relatively compact, with oval forms that read narrow and upright; joins are crisp and angular, giving letters a firm, engineered feel. The lowercase shows restrained shapes with compact bowls and short ascenders/descenders, keeping word images tight and vertical. Numerals follow the same condensed, contrasty construction, with rounded figures showing pronounced thick–thin transitions.
It performs best in headlines, magazine-style typography, posters, and branding where condensed width and high contrast can deliver impact in limited space. It can also work for packaging and short subheads, especially when you want a clean sans voice with a more dramatic, display-like presence.
Overall tone is assertive and editorial, balancing modern cleanliness with a slightly classic, display-driven drama. The compressed proportions and contrast create a sense of urgency and authority, making it feel suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to merge a streamlined sans structure with pronounced stroke modulation, yielding a condensed display face that feels both contemporary and editorial. Its proportions and contrast suggest a focus on high-impact titling and strong typographic hierarchy in space-conscious layouts.
In text settings the strong thick–thin pattern and condensed width emphasize vertical texture, producing bold headline color and a punchy cadence. The narrow counters and tapered terminals can make dense copy feel intense, but they help short lines and titling look crisp and intentional.