Sans Contrasted Wavo 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petale' by LomoHiber (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, titles, sporty, playful, confident, retro, impact, motion, branding, display, slanted, bulky, soft corners, sheared terminals, open counters.
A heavy, right-slanted display sans with chunky forms and gently rounded corners. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main stems and scooped, tapered joins that create a carved, ink-trap-like feel in tight spaces. Terminals are often sheared and slightly pointed, giving the silhouettes forward motion while maintaining a soft, inflated mass. Counters are generally open and circular, and the overall rhythm is wide and energetic, prioritizing impact over precision at small sizes.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its sculpted modulation and slanted momentum can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, sports and team branding, product packaging, and punchy editorial or web headlines. It can also work for short callouts or logo-type where a bold, energetic voice is needed.
The font projects an energetic, competitive tone with a playful edge. Its slanted stance and muscular shapes feel fast and assertive, while the rounded, scooped details keep it friendly rather than severe. The overall impression leans retro and headline-driven, reminiscent of athletic branding and bold promotional typography.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display face that combines the clarity of a sans structure with expressive, carved modulation for added personality. Its forward slant and wide stance suggest a goal of conveying speed, confidence, and attention-grabbing presence in branding and promotional contexts.
The diagonal stress and sculpted notches create strong internal highlights that become part of the character design. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, poster-like weight and presence, with distinctive cut-ins that help differentiate similar shapes at large sizes.