Sans Contrasted Kiva 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, kids branding, packaging, comics, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, cartoonish, informality, whimsy, approachability, handmade feel, high impact, rounded, blobby, bouncy, irregular, soft corners.
A chunky sans with rounded, uneven contours and subtly wobbly strokes that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically drawn. Letterforms lean on broad curves and softened corners, with occasional wedge-like joins and asymmetric terminals that create a lively, irregular rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, while widths vary noticeably across glyphs, producing a bouncy texture in words. Numerals match the same hefty, informal construction and hold up as compact, high-impact shapes.
Best for display applications where personality is the priority—posters, headlines, playful branding, kids-oriented materials, and packaging or labels that benefit from a handmade voice. It also works well for short callouts, titles, and bold captions where the irregular rhythm adds charm.
The font reads as cheerful and mischievous, with a casual, kid-friendly tone. Its irregularities add personality and humor, giving text an energetic, spontaneous feel suited to lighthearted messaging.
Likely designed to deliver an informal, hand-cut/hand-drawn impression with strong presence and quick readability. The goal appears to be a friendly, characterful sans that injects warmth and humor into short text without relying on decorative add-ons.
In longer lines, the lively silhouette creates strong texture and attention, but the uneven widths and quirky details make it better suited to display sizes than dense, small-setting typography. Round letters like O/C/G and the single-storey lowercase forms reinforce the informal, approachable character.