Sans Contrasted Sege 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, art deco, playful, vintage, whimsical, stylized, display emphasis, distinctive branding, deco revival, expressive sans, retro flavor, geometric, rounded, flared terminals, tapered strokes, high-waisted caps.
This typeface is a stylized sans with a geometric backbone and conspicuous tapering in many strokes. Curves are broad and rounded, while joins and terminals frequently narrow into pointed or blade-like endings, creating a lively calligraphic-meets-geometric rhythm. Capitals sit tall with clean, simplified construction, and several letters show flared, sculpted terminals and asymmetrical stroke transitions that add character without becoming ornate. Lowercase forms are compact with a relatively small x-height and rounded bowls; counters are generally open but shaped by the tapered strokes, giving an ink-trap-like sparkle in places. Numerals follow the same motif, mixing smooth curves with sharp narrowing at terminals for a cohesive, display-forward texture.
Best suited for headlines, short phrases, and identity work where its tapered terminals and sculpted curves can be appreciated at size. It should perform well in posters, packaging, and branding systems that want a vintage-modern, Art Deco inflection. For extended reading, it is likely most effective in larger sizes or as an accent face paired with a simpler text font.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–influenced and theatrical, mixing elegance with a slightly quirky, storybook personality. The sharp tapers and rounded geometry create a sense of motion and handmade flair while staying crisp and modern enough for contemporary branding. It reads as friendly and distinctive rather than strictly utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that blends geometric construction with expressive stroke modulation. Its goal is to provide a distinctive, period-tinged voice—decorative but controlled—appropriate for branding and editorial titling where a unique silhouette matters.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the design leans on repeated motifs—rounded bowls paired with needle-like tapers—so the texture stays consistent even as widths vary between glyphs. In longer text, the lively terminals and compact lowercase give a patterned, decorative cadence, with capitals and numerals especially attention-grabbing.