Sans Contrasted Ompu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, book covers, gothic, dramatic, heraldic, medieval, display impact, historic flavor, dramatic tone, thematic branding, angular, calligraphic, sharp, chiseled, blackletter-leaning.
This typeface is built from crisp, angular strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and frequent wedge-like terminals. Curves tend to be faceted rather than fully round, giving bowls and diagonals a cut, chiseled character. Many forms show subtle swelling and tapering that suggests a broad-nib influence, while counters stay relatively compact and the overall rhythm reads as tight and emphatic. Uppercase construction feels more monumental, and lowercase maintains a compact, vertical stance with distinctive pointed joins and occasional hooked or spur-like endings.
Best suited to display settings where its angular modulation and decorative terminals can read clearly: headlines, poster titles, brand marks, packaging, and cover typography. It can also work for short pulls, chapter openers, or themed signage where a historic or fantastical atmosphere is desired.
The overall tone is darkly decorative and historically flavored, evoking Gothic signage, heraldic lettering, and storybook fantasy. Its sharp terminals and faceted curves create a dramatic, slightly ominous voice that feels ceremonial and attention-grabbing rather than casual or utilitarian.
The letterforms appear intended to translate blackletter and calligraphic cues into a cleaner, more geometric display style, prioritizing texture and character over neutral readability. The consistent faceting and wedge terminals suggest a goal of delivering a bold, themed voice that stands out at larger sizes.
The design shows a consistent preference for pointed apexes, wedge cuts, and stylized internal shapes, producing strong texture in word settings. Numerals follow the same faceted, calligraphic logic, keeping the set visually unified for display use.