Sans Contrasted Ildy 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, magazine titles, art deco, editorial, fashion, theatrical, luxury, display impact, deco revival, brand voice, dramatic contrast, poster clarity, geometric, crisp, angular, sculptural, sharp terminals.
A display sans with dramatic stroke modulation, pairing thick verticals with hairline joins and delicate cross-strokes. The letterforms are built from bold geometric masses—often circular or rectangular—with frequent cut-in counters and sharp, wedge-like terminals that create a chiseled silhouette. Curves are taut and clean, while diagonals and apexes (notably in A, V, W, X, Y) read as crisp and architectural. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across characters, giving the alphabet an animated rhythm despite the rigid, monolinear-looking stems in the heaviest parts.
Best suited for large-scale settings such as headlines, poster typography, magazine and lookbook titles, branding marks, and packaging where the high-contrast detailing can be preserved. It also works well for short, emphatic copy (pull quotes, chapter openers, signage) rather than dense body text.
The overall tone is glamorous and stage-ready, evoking classic Art Deco signage and high-fashion editorial typography. Its strong black shapes and refined hairlines create a sense of drama and sophistication, with a slightly eccentric, poster-like flair that feels designed to be noticed at a glance.
The design appears intended as a striking display face that merges geometric construction with extreme contrast to deliver a bold, decorative voice. Its sculpted counters and sharp terminals suggest a focus on visual identity and memorable word-shapes over quiet, continuous reading.
Several glyphs rely on distinctive negative-space carving and ball-like terminals (seen in forms such as g and j), which adds personality but increases sensitivity to size and reproduction conditions. Numerals and capitals appear especially impactful, with strong vertical emphasis and high-contrast detailing that can disappear at small sizes.