Sans Contrasted Legev 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, logotypes, modernist, dynamic, playful, editorial, retro, expressive sans, brand voice, display clarity, kinetic rhythm, sheared, geometric, soft corners, calligraphic.
A slanted, contrasted sans with a clear sheared construction: many stems and terminals feel cut on an angle, creating crisp, wedge-like endings rather than fully rounded tips. The letterforms lean on geometric bases—round bowls in C/O/Q and compact counters—while the strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation that reads more like a controlled, pen-influenced stress than pure monoline drawing. Curves are smooth and generous, with slightly pinched joins and tapered transitions that add rhythm across words. Overall proportions stay balanced and readable, with open apertures and a consistent italic flow that keeps spacing lively without becoming script-like.
This face is strongest in headlines, short bursts of copy, and brand-driven layouts where its slanted movement and contrast can be a feature. It works well for posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks, and can also support editorial subheads or pull quotes where a distinctive voice is needed without sacrificing clarity.
The tone is energetic and contemporary, with a hint of retro display swagger coming from the angled cuts and lively contrast. It feels friendly rather than severe, projecting motion and confidence—well suited to designs that want personality without going fully decorative.
The design appears intended to blend sans geometry with italic momentum and controlled contrast, producing a display-ready texture that stands out in print and on screen. Its angled terminals and tapered joins suggest an aim for expressive rhythm and a recognizable signature in branding contexts.
Caps appear sturdy and graphic, while the lowercase introduces more bounce through varied entry/exit strokes and slightly more calligraphic shaping. Numerals follow the same slanted, cut-terminal logic, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed text settings.