Sans Contrasted Fara 9 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Silver Streak' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, branding, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, quirky, impact, space saving, vintage flavor, friendly tone, display focus, rounded, condensed, blocky, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, condensed sans with softly rounded corners and subtly tapered strokes that create a lively dark texture. Curves are slightly squarish and “inflated,” with counters kept relatively tight and terminals often blunt or lightly flared. The lowercase is compact with a tall, sturdy presence; descenders are short and the overall rhythm is bouncy rather than rigidly geometric. Figures and capitals maintain a strong, poster-like solidity, with occasional asymmetries that add hand-drawn character while staying consistent across the set.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense weight and compact width can deliver strong impact—posters, headlines, packaging, and logo/wordmark work. It can work for short bursts of copy in playful branding, but the tight counters and dark color suggest avoiding long text at small sizes.
The tone is bold and cheerful, with a mid-century, sign-painting energy that feels approachable and a little mischievous. Its chunky forms read as confident and attention-seeking, while the rounded detailing keeps it from feeling aggressive.
The font appears designed to maximize punch and personality in limited horizontal space, pairing a condensed build with rounded, slightly modulated strokes for a friendly vintage feel. The goal seems to be an expressive display sans that remains cohesive and highly legible at headline sizes.
The design shows noticeable stroke modulation in curves and joins, producing a warm, slightly irregular texture in paragraphs. Apertures tend to be modest, and the overall silhouette prioritizes impact and personality over airy openness.