Sans Contrasted Usfa 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, assertive, retro, sporty, poster-like, impact, display, branding, retro utility, compact, blocky, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, squared curves.
A heavy, compact sans with pronounced stroke modulation and sharply sheared terminals. Curves are squared off into rounded-rectangle shapes, and many joins show small notches that read like ink-trap-inspired cut-ins. Counters are tight and verticals dominate, creating a dense color on the page. Uppercase forms are tall and sturdy, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian skeleton with minimal curve softness and a distinctly constructed rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a dense, high-impact word shape is desired. It can work well for packaging, signage, and sports or industrial-themed identities, especially at larger sizes where the cut-ins and contrast become a graphic feature.
The tone is forceful and mechanical, with a retro-industrial flavor that feels built for impact. Its angular cuts and dense massing project confidence and grit, leaning more toward functional signage and display branding than friendly everyday text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a crafted, engineered finish—combining a sans foundation with angular terminal cuts and contrast to create a distinctive, display-forward voice.
Numerals follow the same constructed logic, with compressed bowls and hard transitions that maintain a consistent, stamped look. The overall spacing and shapes prioritize solidity and presence, and the strong internal notches add texture at large sizes.