Sans Contrasted Peke 2 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, logotypes, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, display impact, space saving, luxury tone, editorial voice, condensed, high-contrast, sharp, sculptural, crisp.
A condensed display face built around extreme stroke contrast: heavy vertical stems paired with hairline horizontals and diagonals. The forms are tall and compact, with tight counters and a strongly vertical rhythm that reads as columnar on the page. Terminals tend to be blunt and clean, while many characters feature razor-thin connecting strokes that create a cut-paper, engraved feel. Curves are smooth but controlled, and the overall construction emphasizes straight sides, narrow bowls, and pronounced thick–thin transitions across both letters and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, magazine covers, posters, and brand marks where its contrast and tight width can create strong impact in limited space. It works especially well for short phrases, titles, and display copy that benefits from a refined, fashion-forward look. Use at medium-to-large sizes to preserve the intended hairline detail and crisp thick–thin rhythm.
The font projects a high-fashion, editorial tone with a distinctly dramatic edge. Its stark contrast and compressed proportions evoke luxury branding and classic magazine typography, while the hairline strokes add a refined, slightly theatrical tension. Overall it feels confident, formal, and attention-seeking rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design intent appears focused on delivering a condensed, high-impact display voice with couture-style refinement. By pushing thick–thin contrast and minimizing horizontal weight, it aims to create a luxurious, editorial presence that stands out in titling and branding contexts.
In the text sample, the hairline strokes become a defining texture, producing bright internal highlights and sharp joins that look striking at larger sizes. Some diagonals and crossbars resolve into extremely thin lines, which heightens elegance but also makes the design feel intentionally delicate in its light details. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast logic, pairing sturdy verticals with fine internal joins.