Sans Contrasted Elmu 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, playful, theatrical, retro, whimsical, storybook, expressiveness, impact, hand-lettered, retro flair, calligraphic, brushy, jaunty, angular, bouncy.
A lively, slanted display face with dramatic thick–thin modulation and a hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes alternate between weighty, wedge-like verticals and hairline curves, creating a lively shimmer across words. Terminals are mostly clean and tapered rather than bracketed, with occasional hooky finishes and asymmetrical joins that give letters a slightly irregular, inked feel. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph—some forms are narrow and upright while others flare wide—producing a dynamic, uneven texture suited to short lines. Counters are generally open and rounded, and the numerals echo the same swashy contrast with expressive curves (notably in 2, 3, 5, and 9).
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where an expressive, handcrafted voice is desired. It can work for editorial pull quotes or short subheads, but the energetic contrast and irregular rhythm are most effective at larger sizes and in brief passages.
The overall tone is spirited and a little mischievous, combining old-style show lettering energy with a handcrafted, brush-pen personality. It reads as friendly and expressive rather than strictly formal, with enough drama in the contrast and slant to feel theatrical and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, hand-lettered look with a strong sense of motion and contrast, prioritizing personality and visual sparkle over neutral texture. It aims to evoke classic display lettering while keeping forms simplified and clean for bold, modern use.
In text, the strong contrast and shifting widths create a pronounced rhythm that emphasizes word shapes and punctuation. The uppercase feels especially poster-like, while the lowercase introduces more curl and bounce, making mixed-case settings feel animated and informal.