Sans Contrasted Oklat 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manofa' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, energetic, casual, expressive, retro, dynamic, emphasis, motion, personality, display, oblique, sheared, angular, brisk, tapered.
This typeface is a slanted, sans-style design with noticeable modulation: strokes taper and swell through curves and joins, creating a lively, calligraphic rhythm without true serifs. Letterforms show crisp, slightly angular terminals and a forward-leaning, sheared stance, with counters that stay fairly open and readable. Proportions are moderately compact in the lowercase with a steady x-height, while capitals feel a bit broader and more display-oriented; overall spacing and fit read as even, with a consistent italic flow across the set.
It works best for short-to-medium text where emphasis and motion are desired—headlines, pull quotes, posters, and brand statements. The open counters and controlled modulation also allow for readable editorial subheads and packaging copy when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and kinetic, pairing a sporty forward motion with a hint of mid-century or sign-painting flavor. It feels informal and conversational, adding emphasis and personality more than restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic voice that is more expressive than a standard oblique, using tapered modulation and angular terminals to create speed, charm, and visual punch while remaining broadly legible.
Distinctive details include tapered strokes at terminals, slightly sharpened curves, and italic-specific shapes that keep word images cohesive at text sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same forward momentum, making mixed-case settings feel unified and intentionally stylized.