Sans Contrasted Hime 5 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, cartoonish, impact, approachability, nostalgia, headline clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A compact, heavyweight display sans with broad proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes show noticeable contrast in places, with thick verticals and lighter joins/diagonals, producing a sculpted, cutout-like rhythm. Counters are tight and often squarish-oval, and apertures tend to be small, giving the face a dense, blocky color in text. The overall geometry favors simple, sturdy forms with minimal detailing and blunt terminals, keeping silhouettes bold and legible at larger sizes.
Well-suited to short, bold applications such as headlines, poster typography, branding marks, packaging callouts, and large-format signage where strong silhouettes matter. It can also work for playful editorial openers or section headers, especially when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a warm, slightly nostalgic feel reminiscent of mid-century display lettering and cartoon title cards. Its chunky shapes and softened edges read as approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel energetic and fun while still staying clean and typographic.
Likely designed as a high-impact display sans that maximizes presence through chunky proportions, soft-cornered geometry, and contrasted stroke modulation. The intent appears to be producing a distinctive, friendly headline voice that remains clear and stable in big sizes.
In longer lines, the dense interior spacing and small apertures create strong texture and high visual impact, so it performs best when given generous tracking and line spacing. Numerals and capitals carry a consistent, poster-like weight that keeps headlines cohesive and bold.