Sans Contrasted Kabo 7 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, magazine titles, packaging, art deco, fashion, dramatic, sleek, editorial, display impact, luxury branding, deco revival, stylized modernism, high contrast, geometric, monoline hairlines, flared terminals, sharp joins.
This typeface is a high-contrast sans with broad, open proportions and crisp geometry. Strokes alternate between very thin hairlines and heavier verticals, creating a stylized, poster-like rhythm even at larger text sizes. Curves are clean and circular (notably in O and C), while many letters feature sharp internal angles and wedge-like joins, giving forms such as A, M, N, V, and W a faceted, cut-paper feel. Terminals often flare or taper subtly, and counters are generous; the lowercase shows a tall x-height with simplified, modern construction and occasional distinctive shapes (single-storey a, compact r, and a long-tailed q).
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, logotypes, magazine mastheads, and poster typography where its contrast and angular details can read clearly. It can also work for short pull quotes, packaging, and brand systems that want a sleek, luxe voice, but is less ideal for dense body copy at small sizes due to the very fine strokes.
The overall tone feels glamorous and theatrical, with strong Art Deco and fashion-editorial associations. The extreme contrast and pointed detailing lend a sense of luxury and drama, while the clean sans foundation keeps it contemporary rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to merge a geometric sans structure with Deco-inspired contrast and sharp, elegant detailing. Its proportions and exaggerated thick–thin pattern aim to create a distinctive signature for branding and titling, prioritizing visual impact and refined style over neutral text utility.
In the sample text, the hairline elements and tight apertures in some joins can become delicate, suggesting the design is most confident when given enough size and clear reproduction. The numerals follow the same contrast logic, with stylized curves and pronounced thick–thin transitions that emphasize display character.