Aviano Stress

Not "Grotesque," because that really refers to a specific range of sans styles, which this typeface doesn't fit into.

I think Contrast is your best bet. The others are too ambiguous. Stress is accurate but has a negative connotation for those many who don't know the typographic term.

Your 'S' is leaning backward, btw.

Good comments. I considered "Stress," "Stressed" or "Stressed Sans," but I want to avoid the word. Currently going with contrast.

I made some adjustments; mostly subtle, but the K and R are perhaps the most visibly changed. I balanced the 's' and adjusted some letter widths. I am working on the kerning; here is what I have so far. I'd appreciate comments on the kerning and spacing in particular as I feel I am not so great at it. Also, it seems more difficult or less forgiving with extended faces.

Kerning/Spacing Sample: http://www.insignedesign.com/pdfs/AvContrastinitialkerns.pdf

Thanks!

S still needs help.

Some updates, including a whole mess of alternate characters.

S still imbalanced? Let me know. It looks fine to me, but if you can point out why you feel it is imbalanced, please do so. I did make a few minor adjustments to it.

Thank you all for your comments. The final version is available here: Aviano Contrast

You have a talent for drawing eagles AND fonts :-)