Sans Contrasted Ergo 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, techy, assertive, retro, impact, ruggedness, technical feel, geometric consistency, display clarity, octagonal, chamfered, squared, compact, blocky.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared proportions and consistent chamfered corners that create an octagonal silhouette throughout. Strokes are predominantly straight with minimal curvature, and counters are angular and tightly controlled, giving letters a compact, engineered feel. The design shows visible stroke modulation at joints and terminals, with crisp, flat endings and occasional wedge-like cuts that sharpen the rhythm. Uppercase forms are broad and sturdy, while lowercase echoes the same boxy construction with simple bowls and short, sturdy extenders.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports or team marks, packaging, and signage where the angular geometry can read clearly at larger sizes. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers when a rugged, technical voice is desired, but its dense shapes are less ideal for extended body text.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, machine-made confidence. Its angular construction and blunt terminals convey a technical, industrial mood that reads as purposeful and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro arcade/sci‑fi flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch using a squared, chamfered geometry that stays consistent across letters and figures. Its construction prioritizes strong silhouettes, compact counters, and an engineered rhythm that supports bold branding and attention-grabbing titling.
Round letters like O, C, and G resolve into squared, chamfered forms, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay thick and stable without delicate joins. Numerals follow the same octagonal logic, keeping strong, poster-like presence and clear, sign-style silhouettes.