Sans Contrasted Oklis 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corset Pro' by DBSV (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, expressive, retro, dramatic, calligraphic, energetic, display impact, handmade feel, vintage flavor, dynamic emphasis, swashy, brushy, tapered, curvilinear, angular.
An italic, high-contrast design with strongly tapered strokes that feel drawn rather than constructed. Stems and bowls show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with sharp, wedge-like terminals and occasional spur-like flicks that suggest a brush or broad-nib influence. Curves are lively and slightly irregular in rhythm, and the overall texture alternates between compact, dark strokes and airy counters. Uppercase forms lean toward display-like silhouettes, while lowercase shapes maintain a readable, flowing cadence with distinctive entry and exit strokes.
Best suited for headlines, short passages, and display typography where its contrast and italic motion can be a feature rather than a distraction. It can work well for branding, packaging, event materials, and editorial pull quotes—especially in contexts aiming for a retro, energetic, or handcrafted tone.
The font conveys a spirited, vintage-leaning personality—dramatic and a bit theatrical, with a hand-rendered confidence. Its slant and crisp tapers add motion and urgency, making text feel animated and stylish rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to blend sans-like simplicity with calligraphic contrast, producing an expressive italic for display settings. Its wedge terminals, lively curves, and strong thick–thin pattern prioritize personality and motion over strict geometric regularity.
Numerals echo the same expressive contrast and angled stress, with noticeable character in curved figures like 2, 3, 5, and 9. The sample text shows a dynamic word shape and a slightly uneven rhythm typical of brush-influenced italics, which reads best when allowed some breathing room.