Sans Contrasted Rabeh 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'MVB Magnesium' by MVB, 'Artigua' by Picador, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clear Gothic Serial' and 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, editorial display, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, chunky, impact, approachability, retro flavor, handmade feel, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, informal, high-ink.
A heavy, soft-edged display sans with subtly irregular contours and a gently wavy baseline feel. Strokes are thick with noticeable modulation, creating a slightly “inked” texture rather than a rigid geometric build. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like, and terminals tend to flare or round off, which keeps the color dense while maintaining clear interior openings. Overall proportions are sturdy and compact, with a rhythmic, hand-cut consistency across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where its bold texture and lively rhythm can lead the composition. It also fits packaging, branding marks, and editorial display applications that benefit from a retro-leaning, friendly presence. For extended reading, it will typically work better in larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a buoyant, slightly quirky energy. Its chunky forms and mild irregularity evoke a vintage sign-painting or poster sensibility, giving text a confident, friendly voice rather than a formal or technical tone.
Likely intended as a characterful display sans that prioritizes impact and charm over strict neutrality. The controlled irregularity and stroke modulation suggest a deliberate move toward a hand-made, vintage poster feel while keeping letterforms broadly familiar and readable.
The design’s modulation and soft corners create strong black shapes that hold together well at larger sizes, while the tighter counters can make long passages feel dense. The numerals match the same robust, rounded construction, supporting cohesive headline and branding use.