Sans Contrasted Rimu 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, children’s, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, chunky, quirky, friendly, cartoony, expressiveness, approachability, display impact, handmade feel, soft corners, rounded forms, bouncy, irregular rhythm, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded, blobby contours and subtle stroke modulation that creates a lively, hand-cut feel. Stems and bowls are thick and softly cornered, with slightly irregular geometry and a gently uneven baseline rhythm that makes the texture feel animated rather than mechanical. Counters are generally open and generous for the weight, while terminals tend to be flattened or softly bulbous, producing strong, poster-like silhouettes. Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, blocky construction, while lowercase shows playful proportions and a single-storey approach where applicable, keeping the overall color dense and punchy.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, titles, product packaging, children’s materials, and playful branding. It can work for brief pull quotes or signage where a friendly, bold voice is desired, but its dense weight and animated rhythm make it less ideal for extended reading at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and humorous, with a casual, kid-friendly energy that reads as handmade and approachable. Its chunky shapes and mild wobble convey warmth and spontaneity, making it feel more expressive than neutral.
Likely designed to deliver an instantly recognizable, fun display voice with soft, chunky forms and a slightly irregular, handcrafted rhythm. The goal appears to be warmth and humor while maintaining clear letterforms and strong silhouette readability at larger sizes.
The wide, rounded punctuation and the bold numerals reinforce a display-first character. Text setting shows strong word shapes and a consistent dark typographic color, though the intentional irregularities make it feel best when used for personality rather than strict uniformity.