Sans Contrasted Jiso 5 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, dramatic, impact, speed, attention, branding, drama, slanted, compressed joints, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, dynamic rhythm.
A heavy, right-slanted display face with sharp, wedge-like terminals and pronounced thick–thin shaping. The forms lean on angular joins and tapered cuts that create a chiseled, aerodynamic silhouette, with occasional hairline spur details on letters like A, M, N, V, W, X, and y. Counters are relatively tight and often squared-off, while curved letters (O, Q, S) show strong modulation that emphasizes an oblique, forward-driving rhythm. Numerals follow the same bold, sculpted logic, mixing broad bowls with crisp cut-ins and flat undersides for a punchy, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its cut-ins and tapered terminals can read clearly: headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, event graphics, and bold packaging. It can also work for short logotypes or wordmarks that benefit from a forward-leaning, energetic stance, but it’s less appropriate for long passages of text.
The overall tone is fast, loud, and competitive—more headline than body copy. Its aggressive slant and blade-like details evoke motorsport and sports branding, while the high-contrast cuts add an editorial, fashion-adjacent drama. The result feels confident and attention-seeking, with a slightly retro, 1980s–1990s display sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a slanted, high-energy silhouette and dramatic internal sculpting. By combining broad masses with razor-like accents and angular joints, it aims to feel modern, fast, and assertive while remaining legible in big, high-contrast settings.
The face relies on distinctive incision-like notches and tapered strokes to maintain clarity at large sizes, but those fine hairline accents can become visually delicate when reduced. Spacing appears designed for tight, impactful setting, and the alternating sharp and rounded elements create a lively, almost kinetic texture across words.