Sans Contrasted Kisu 15 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, brand marks, vintage, storybook, theatrical, whimsical, display, expressiveness, heritage feel, headline impact, distinctive texture, bracketed, flaring, soft curves, ball terminals, calligraphic.
A dark, punchy display face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a lively, slightly calligraphic construction. Stems and joins flare and taper, with rounded inner corners and occasional ball-like terminals that give strokes a sculpted, inked feel rather than a geometric one. Counters are generally open but compact, and curves (notably in bowls and rounds) swell into heavy sections before thinning into delicate connections. Overall spacing is moderately tight, with distinctive, varied silhouettes across letters that create an animated rhythm in words.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its contrast and shaped terminals can be appreciated. It fits poster work, book or chapter titles, packaging, and distinctive brand or campaign typography that benefits from a vintage, expressive feel.
The font conveys a classic, old-world warmth with a playful edge—more theatrical and storybook than corporate or technical. Its dramatic contrast and bulbous terminals lend a handcrafted, slightly eccentric tone that feels expressive and attention-seeking.
Likely intended as a characterful display face that blends high-contrast drawing with softened, flaring terminals to produce a traditional yet playful texture. The goal appears to be strong presence and memorable word shapes rather than neutral readability.
The design shows strong personality in capitals and numerals, with wide, dark tops and confident verticals that read best at larger sizes. The lowercase includes single-storey forms and rounded punctuation-like detailing that amplifies its informal, characterful voice. In dense text blocks the heavy strokes can create a textured color, making it more suitable for emphasis than long reading at small sizes.