Sans Contrasted Kimu 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, branding, packaging, futuristic, techy, stylized, graphic, playful, distinctive display, sci-fi tone, graphic impact, constructed forms, stencil-like, geometric, monoline, modular, rounded.
A highly stylized sans with geometric construction and striking cut-in counters. Many glyphs are built from heavy, rounded bowls intersected by thin, straight strokes and horizontal “gaps,” creating a stencil-like, segmented look. Curves tend toward near-circular forms (notably in O, C, G, and numerals), while several letters introduce hairline verticals that act like spines or connectors, producing abrupt weight transitions. The overall rhythm alternates between dense black masses and narrow linear elements, with simple terminals and a generally clean, modular silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where its distinctive segmented geometry can read clearly—headlines, posters, album/film titles, brand marks, packaging, and short emphatic UI labels. It is less ideal for long-form text or small captions due to the fine strokes and unconventional counter shapes.
The font conveys a futuristic, tech-oriented attitude with a strong graphic presence. Its segmented bowls and slit-like apertures suggest machinery, electronic displays, or sci-fi titling, while the exaggerated contrast adds a playful, attention-grabbing edge.
The design appears intended to merge a geometric sans foundation with a constructed, cut-and-assembled aesthetic. By combining heavy circular masses with precise linear incisions, it aims to create a memorable, modern display voice that stands apart from conventional sans text faces.
Legibility varies by character because several forms share similar internal cut patterns, and the thin connecting strokes can visually recede at smaller sizes. The numerals and round letters are especially distinctive, emphasizing the typeface’s signature horizontal breaks and capsule-shaped counters.