Sans Contrasted Wipe 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mansel' by Prominent and Affluent (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, sports, editorial, confident, dynamic, elegant, sporty, impact, motion, emphasis, headline, slanted, wedge terminals, sheared joins, open counters, tight apertures.
A slanted, high-contrast text face with a pronounced forward lean and a crisp, engraved rhythm. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with sharp, wedge-like terminals and sheared joins that keep curves taut and angular. Proportions are compact with a moderately tall lowercase, and the overall color is assertive; counters stay relatively open despite the heavy main strokes. Figures follow the same energetic slope and contrast, reading clearly with a slightly condensed, fast-moving stance.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine opens, posters, and brand marks where the slanted energy and contrast can carry the message. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads, especially when set with comfortable leading to maintain clarity at smaller sizes.
The font conveys speed and confidence, balancing polished sophistication with a punchy, headline-ready presence. Its sharp terminals and steep italic angle add urgency and drama, while the controlled contrast keeps it feeling refined rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, energetic italic voice with a premium editorial finish. Its sharp, wedge-like details and assertive contrast suggest a focus on impact and motion while preserving disciplined, text-like structure.
The letterforms favor crisp edges over soft bracketing, giving the face a contemporary, cut-from-metal feel. In longer lines the diagonal stress and tight spacing create a strong typographic texture that benefits from generous line height and careful tracking.