Sans Contrasted Jiso 9 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, sporty, dramatic, assertive, impact, motion, display, luxury edge, headline emphasis, slanted, condensed counters, sharp terminals, curved spurs, calligraphic stress.
A slanted, high-contrast display face with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes show calligraphic stress, with thick main bodies contrasted by hairline joins and tapered entry/exit strokes. Terminals are generally sharp and angled, and many shapes include subtle curved spurs or hooked finishes (notably in forms like J, S, and some numerals). Overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel in diagonals and joins while remaining visually consistent across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its contrast and slant can carry the layout—magazine covers, fashion/editorial titling, posters, and striking brand marks. It can also work for packaging and promotional graphics where a dynamic, premium-leaning display voice is needed.
The tone is bold and theatrical, combining sporty momentum with a polished, fashion-forward edge. The crisp hairlines and sharp terminals add a sense of sophistication, while the exaggerated slant and wide stance push it toward headline drama and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dramatic contrast and forward motion, balancing clean sans-like silhouettes with calligraphic modulation. Its wide stance and sharp finishing details suggest a focus on attention-grabbing display typography for contemporary branding and editorial use.
Uppercase letters read as strong, poster-like silhouettes, while the lowercase retains a compact, display-oriented texture rather than a text-face regularity. Numerals follow the same stressed construction, with noticeable tapering and a lively baseline interaction in figures like 2, 3, 5, and 9, which reinforces the expressive, showy character.