Sans Contrasted Tigi 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, editorial display, art deco, theatrical, retro, sophisticated, dramatic, display impact, deco revival, branding voice, stylized clarity, geometric, flared terminals, tapered strokes, rounded bowls, sharp joins.
A stylized, geometric sans with pronounced stroke modulation and tapered, flared terminals. Many curves swell into heavy verticals while horizontals and connecting strokes thin dramatically, creating a crisp, poster-like rhythm. Counters are generally open and rounded, with circular forms (O, Q) reading as clean, near-geometric shapes, and several letters showing distinctive notch-like or wedge transitions at joins. Uppercase proportions feel compact and display-oriented, while lowercase mixes rounded, single-storey forms and tall, narrow stems that emphasize verticality.
Best suited for display settings where its sculpted contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated: posters, headlines, branding wordmarks, packaging, and editorial titling. It can work for short text blocks in larger sizes, but the strong modulation and distinctive forms make it most effective when used as a focal typographic voice.
The overall tone feels Deco-leaning and theatrical, combining elegance with a bold, attention-grabbing cadence. The contrast and tapered endings give it a refined, slightly vintage character that reads as curated and design-forward rather than utilitarian.
Likely designed to deliver a distinctive, era-referential display sans that combines geometric construction with expressive contrast. The intention appears to be creating a memorable silhouette and strong word-shape for branding and titling, prioritizing personality and rhythm over neutrality.
Distinctive details—such as the stylized S-curve, the single-storey a and g, and the strongly sculpted joins in letters like K, R, and W—create a lively texture in words. Numerals also follow the same modulated logic, with curved figures showing strong thick–thin transitions and sharp, graphic terminals.