Sans Contrasted Tigu 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine, editorial, retro, assertive, dramatic, clean, display impact, editorial tone, compact setting, strong legibility, crisp, angular, sculpted, compact, vertical.
This typeface combines sturdy, near-monoline verticals with tapered joins and selective flare, producing a clear contrast pattern without becoming ornamental. Proportions skew tall and narrow with a high x-height, compact counters, and a strongly vertical stance that keeps word shapes tight and efficient. Curves are smooth but controlled, while terminals often feel cut or slightly sharpened, giving letters a chiseled, poster-ready clarity. Overall spacing reads even and disciplined, with a rhythmic alternation of straight stems and confident bowls.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work for short blocks of text in editorial or packaging contexts, where its high x-height and disciplined spacing help maintain readability while still delivering a distinctive presence.
The font projects a punchy, editorial voice—serious and slightly vintage—balancing modern cleanliness with a hint of classic display drama. Its strong vertical emphasis and crisp detailing create an authoritative tone suited to headlines that need to feel deliberate and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans foundation with sharpened, contrast-driven shaping for display use. It prioritizes strong silhouette, tight word texture, and confident readability, aiming for a voice that feels both classic in tone and clean in execution.
Capitals feel especially architectural, with consistent stem weight and restrained shaping that supports impact at large sizes. Numerals are similarly sturdy and legible, matching the tall, compact texture of the alphabet and maintaining a cohesive, high-contrast color on the page.