Sans Contrasted Tanew 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, whimsical, chunky, friendly, standout display, retro flavor, friendly tone, expressive shapes, soft corners, flared terminals, bulbous, bouncy, display.
A heavy, rounded display face with a bouncy silhouette and subtle stroke modulation. Forms are broad and compact, with softened corners and slightly pinched joins that create lively interior shapes. Terminals often flare or taper into wedge-like ends, giving the letters a carved, poster-like feel rather than a purely geometric build. Counters are generally generous for the weight, and curves are emphasized throughout, producing a rhythmic, uneven texture that reads as intentionally hand-influenced while staying consistently constructed across the set.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, and prominent callouts where its distinctive shapes can be appreciated. It also fits packaging and branding work that benefits from a retro, friendly voice, as well as signage or event materials where bold letterforms need to stand out quickly.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage and playful headline typography. Its chunky curves and flared cuts add personality and charm, leaning more whimsical than formal. The texture feels energetic and approachable, suited to designs that want warmth and character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with a cheerful, vintage-leaning personality. By combining substantial weight with softened geometry and flared terminals, it aims to feel expressive and memorable while remaining clear enough for display typography.
The numerals match the letters’ weight and rounded construction, maintaining strong presence at display sizes. In text settings the bold massing creates a dense color, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect readability; it shines most when given room to breathe.