Sans Contrasted Tiga 16 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, quirky, retro, hand-cut, whimsical, expressiveness, retro display, handmade feel, attention capture, chubby, bouncy, irregular, tapered, soft-cornered.
A chunky, display-oriented sans with dramatic thick–thin modulation and a deliberately uneven rhythm. Strokes swell and taper in a hand-cut, poster-like way, with subtly warped stems and bowls that vary in width from letter to letter. Counters are generally open but often asymmetrical, and joins frequently pinch into narrow waists that accentuate the contrast. The overall texture feels lively and slightly unpredictable, with broad, rounded forms set against sharp tapers and occasional wedge-like terminals.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, packaging callouts, and playful brand marks. The strong modulation and irregular rhythm are most effective at medium-to-large sizes, where the distinctive shapes and lively texture can be appreciated without crowding.
The font conveys a cheerful, quirky energy—more crafty than corporate—and reads like vintage signage or cut-paper lettering. Its exaggerated contrast and gentle irregularity add personality and humor, giving text a bouncy, animated voice that feels informal and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to inject expressive charm into display typography by combining a sans foundation with pronounced, handcrafted contrast and intentionally uneven proportions. It prioritizes character and visual motion over neutrality, aiming to feel bold, friendly, and memorable in attention-grabbing contexts.
Capitals appear sturdy and headline-driven, while the lowercase adds extra character through varied silhouettes and idiosyncratic details (notably in curved letters and diagonals). Numerals share the same swelling-and-tapering logic, keeping a consistent, playful color across mixed text.