Sans Contrasted Lebot 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, titles, playful, whimsical, lively, friendly, retro, expressiveness, distinctiveness, display clarity, brand voice, calligraphic, flared, tapered, rounded, dynamic.
This typeface is a sans with a calligraphic, high-contrast construction: strokes swell and taper, with many terminals finishing in sharp, wedge-like points rather than blunt cuts. Curves are broadly rounded and slightly irregular in rhythm, giving letters a hand-drawn feel while remaining structurally consistent across the set. Counters are open and often circular or oval, and joins frequently show a brush-like modulation where thick-to-thin transitions are emphasized. Overall spacing reads even, but individual letterforms show lively, variable stroke behavior that creates a textured line of text.
Best suited for display applications where its animated contrast and tapered terminals can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, book or album titles, and brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of text in packaging or editorial accents, where a friendly, distinctive voice is desired.
The tone is upbeat and characterful, balancing clarity with a decorative, expressive voice. Its tapered terminals and animated curves suggest a whimsical, slightly retro personality suited to informal or imaginative contexts. It feels approachable and energetic rather than strict or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans foundation infused with calligraphic modulation, creating a decorative-but-readable style. By combining rounded geometry with sharp, flared terminals, it aims to stand out at larger sizes while keeping letterforms familiar enough for quick recognition.
Several forms lean into distinctive silhouettes (notably the swashy ampersand and the pointed, flared terminals on letters like S, J, K, and R), which increases recognizability in headlines but also makes the texture more pronounced in longer settings. Numerals follow the same contrast and taper logic, with rounded bowls and sharp finishing points that keep the set visually cohesive.