Sans Contrasted Idba 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, attention, impact, display, legibility, geometric, blocky, rounded, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with broad proportions, simplified geometry, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are generously rounded, while terminals often resolve into crisp, squared cuts that create a blocky rhythm. Several joins show subtle notch-like shaping that reads as ink-trap inspired detailing, helping counters stay open at large sizes. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey forms and wide bowls; numerals follow the same chunky construction with clear silhouettes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where weight and personality are an advantage—posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and bold editorial headers. It can also work for signage or UI promos when used sparingly and with comfortable tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a slightly cheeky, retro-modern flavor. Its chunky shapes and lively contrast give it an energetic, attention-grabbing voice that feels friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a modern sans base, combining geometric massing with deliberate contrast and crisp terminal cuts to create a distinctive, brandable headline voice.
Spacing appears set for headline impact, with strong black coverage and clear interior counters in round letters like O/C/G. The design emphasizes simple, iconic forms, and the squared-off terminals add a graphic, poster-like finish that stays consistent across letters and figures.