Sans Contrasted Lemud 7 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, halloween, game titles, whimsical, spooky, handmade, dramatic, playful, expressive display, hand-lettered feel, thematic drama, quirky branding, angular, calligraphic, tapered, flared, spiky.
This typeface uses sharply tapered, brush-like strokes with frequent wedge terminals and thin hairline connections that create a lively, high-contrast rhythm. Letterforms lean on simplified, mostly unadorned construction while introducing irregular width and occasional exaggerated angles, giving the set a distinctly hand-drawn feel. Curves are clean but pinched at joins, and many glyphs end in knife-point spurs or flares; counters stay open and shapes remain readable despite the stylized stress. The lowercase is compact with a relatively small x-height and tall, narrow ascenders, while capitals feature dramatic diagonals and sudden stroke thins that add snap in display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where its sharp terminals and animated contrast can be appreciated—such as posters, headlines, book covers, event graphics, and title treatments. It works especially well for seasonal or themed designs (mystery, fantasy, Halloween) and for branding that wants a quirky, handcrafted voice rather than a neutral system font.
The overall tone is quirky and theatrical, with a slightly eerie, storybook edge. Its sharp terminals and uneven rhythm suggest magic, mischief, and handcrafted personality rather than neutrality or restraint.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, stylized brush or pen lettering while keeping forms broadly familiar and legible. It prioritizes expressive silhouette and dramatic stroke tapering to create a distinctive display texture that stands out in titles and short phrases.
The numerals echo the same tapered, calligraphic logic, with distinctive pointed joints and occasional asymmetry that reinforces the handmade character. In longer text the texture becomes animated and jagged, so it reads best when given breathing room and sufficient size.