Sans Contrasted Unju 16 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, assertive, industrial, athletic, headline, retro, maximum impact, rugged voice, high contrast sans, display clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, ink-trap, bracketed.
A heavy, block-forward sans with compact counters and a slightly condensed internal rhythm that reads as dense and sturdy. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation for a sans, with broad verticals and tapered joins that create small triangular notches (ink-trap-like cut-ins) at key intersections. Terminals are generally flat and squared, while many curves are tightened and slightly squarish, keeping forms crisp and weighty. The lowercase is robust and simple, with single-storey shapes where visible (notably the ‘a’), and the numerals are large, blunt, and strongly aligned with the overall mass of the letters.
This font is best suited to posters, headlines, and display typography where maximum impact and a strong silhouette are desired. It can work well in branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a rugged, athletic, or industrial voice, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the join details remain clear.
The tone is forceful and confident, with a utilitarian, poster-like presence. Its dense black color and angular detailing give it a sporty, industrial energy that feels suited to bold statements rather than subtle text.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver high visual impact with a dark, compact texture and distinctive join shaping. The combination of tightened curves and notched intersections suggests an intention to keep heavy strokes readable while adding a recognizable, tough-edged personality.
The design’s small counters and heavy joins amplify its dark texture, especially in rounded letters and in the numerals. The distinctive notched/bracketed join treatment adds character and helps prevent shapes from clogging at large sizes while maintaining a punchy silhouette.