Sans Contrasted Kijo 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, tech branding, futuristic, techno, retro, punchy, graphic, display impact, tech aesthetic, branding, distinctiveness, geometric clarity, rounded, geometric, stencil-like, inline cuts, modular.
A geometric sans with heavy, rounded forms and strong stroke modulation created by consistent horizontal “cut” apertures running through many counters and bowls. Curves are smooth and broadly drawn, while terminals tend to be flat and clean, giving the letters a machined, modular feel. The design relies on large counters and simplified joins; several characters show deliberate breaks and notches that read like inline stenciling. Proportions emphasize compact vertical rhythm with prominent x-height and substantial caps, and numerals follow the same bold, cut-through logic for a highly unified texture.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, poster typography, event graphics, and logo wordmarks where its cut-through construction can read clearly. It also fits packaging, gaming or tech-themed branding, and UI hero text where a futuristic, engineered tone is desirable. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short bursts or larger sizes to preserve the character-defining apertures.
The overall tone is futuristic and techno-leaning, with a distinct retro sci‑fi flavor. The repeating horizontal slices add a sense of motion and engineered precision, making the font feel assertive, synthetic, and display-driven rather than neutral. Its graphic presence lends itself to energetic, attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact geometric sans with a distinctive horizontal inline/stencil motif. By combining rounded, simplified letterforms with consistent internal cuts, it aims to create a cohesive, futuristic voice that remains recognizable and brandable across a broad character set.
The repeated horizontal apertures are the signature motif and become more pronounced at text sizes where they create a striped texture across lines. Round letters (like O/C/e) carry the idea most clearly, and the design’s simplified geometry helps maintain consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures. Because the silhouette is bold and the internal cuts are integral to recognition, it performs best when given enough size and spacing for the details to stay distinct.