Sans Contrasted Kiho 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, retro, techy, futuristic, playful, geometric, distinctive display, retro-future, tech branding, signage feel, logo friendly, rounded, ink-trap feel, tapered, closed apertures, high-contrast joints.
A geometric sans with heavy, rounded forms and distinctive horizontal cut-ins that create almond-shaped counters in letters like O, C, e, and o. Strokes show clear modulation at joins, with tapered terminals and wedge-like diagonals on letters such as K, V, W, X, and Z, giving the shapes a machined, faceted rhythm. Many apertures are tightened or partially closed, and several glyphs use sharp, triangular interior notches (notably in S and some diagonals), balancing soft curves with crisp angles. The overall color is strong and even, with compact internal spaces and a slightly engineered, display-oriented structure.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where its distinctive counters and sculpted geometry can be appreciated. It can work well for tech products, entertainment titles, event promotion, and packaging that benefits from a retro-futuristic voice. For longer text, it will generally perform better in short bursts or larger point sizes due to the compact counters and stylized apertures.
The font reads as retro-futurist and tech-forward, evoking mid-century modern signage and sci-fi titling. Its cut-in counters and sculpted joins add a playful, gadget-like character while still feeling controlled and systematic. The tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a stylized rhythm that feels more designed than neutral.
The design appears intended as a display sans that differentiates itself through repeated horizontal cut-ins and tapered, angular joins, creating a cohesive futuristic motif. It prioritizes visual identity and rhythmic shape repetition over neutrality, aiming to deliver strong presence in titles and logos.
The horizontal counter treatment is a defining motif that repeats across uppercase and lowercase, producing a consistent “slot” or “visor” effect. Numerals are similarly stylized with rounded bowls and carved interior spaces, maintaining the same futuristic geometry. Because the counters are relatively tight, the design favors larger sizes where the internal shapes can stay crisp.