Sans Contrasted Puny 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports, industrial, techno, retro, authoritative, mechanical, impact, mechanical tone, retro tech, graphic texture, compact display, squared, angular, blocky, condensed caps, stencil-like.
A heavy, squared display sans built from straight strokes and sharp corners, with frequent stepped cut-ins and vertical counters that create a semi-stenciled feel. The forms are compact and rigid, relying on rectangular geometry and narrow apertures; curves are minimized and where present are strongly flattened. Stroke treatment shows pronounced contrast through abrupt notches and internal cutaways rather than smooth modulation, producing a chiseled, constructed rhythm. Spacing and letterfit read dense in text, with tall, narrow proportions that emphasize verticality and a strong silhouette.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, logotypes, and bold packaging where its rigid geometry and cut-in details can be appreciated. It also works well for branding in industrial, gaming, or tech-adjacent themes, and for short labels where a compact, forceful presence is desirable.
The overall tone feels industrial and machine-made, evoking signage, control panels, and retro-tech graphics. Its severe geometry and tight apertures convey a stern, commanding voice with a distinctly synthetic character.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, engineered look using rectangular construction and intentional cutouts to add contrast and texture. It prioritizes graphic impact and a uniform, mechanical rhythm over open readability, positioning it as a display face for bold, thematic communication.
Uppercase and lowercase share a closely related, small-cap-like structure, helping maintain an even texture across mixed-case settings. Numerals and key letters lean on distinctive internal breaks and corner chamfers for differentiation, which strengthens display impact but can reduce clarity at small sizes.