Sans Contrasted Ussi 11 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, impact, ruggedness, display clarity, brand presence, blocky, compact, punchy, square-shouldered, sturdy.
A heavy, block-oriented sans with squared shoulders and subtly rounded corners that keep the forms from feeling sharp. Stroke modulation is visible in key joins and curves, with thicker verticals and narrower internal cuts that produce tight counters and strong silhouettes. Capitals read tall and stable, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure with single-storey forms and minimal detailing; terminals tend toward flat, horizontal cuts. Numerals are sturdy and compact, with rounded bowls and small apertures that emphasize density and impact.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where maximum impact is needed. It can work well for sports and institutional branding, labels, and short promotional copy, particularly when set with generous leading and careful tracking to prevent the texture from becoming too dense.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, projecting confidence and a no-nonsense attitude. Its compact inner spaces and blunt geometry give it a sporty, industrial feel with a slight retro poster sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, attention-grabbing typography with a rugged, engineered character. Its squared construction and tight internal shapes suggest a focus on durability and legibility in bold display contexts rather than extended reading.
The dense counters and narrow apertures can darken quickly in longer text, especially at small sizes, but they help the face hold together under harsh reproduction and create strong word-shapes in short settings. Wide letterforms and broad strokes create prominent texture and high visual presence, making spacing and line length important for comfortable reading.