Sans Contrasted Riba 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kidzhood' and 'Kidzhood Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, quirky, chunky, friendly, retro, display impact, friendly tone, handmade feel, whimsical character, bouncy, rounded, soft-cornered, informal, cartoonish.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with compact, rounded forms and subtly irregular geometry. Strokes stay largely monoline but show small, intentional swell-and-pinches at joins and curves, creating a lively, hand-shaped feel. Counters are relatively small and rounded, terminals are blunt, and many glyphs lean into slightly asymmetric curves and angled cuts that keep the texture energetic. The overall rhythm is dense and punchy, with sturdy verticals, broad bowls, and a consistent, simplified construction across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short-form display settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where a strong, playful voice is desired. It can work for packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a bold, friendly tone, and is most comfortable at medium-to-large sizes where its tight counters remain legible.
The typeface reads as upbeat and humorous, with a toy-like solidity and a gentle wobble that suggests handcrafted signage or cartoon title lettering. Its chunky silhouettes and soft corners feel approachable rather than strict, making it well suited to lighthearted, attention-grabbing messages.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display sans with a deliberately irregular, hand-shaped character. Its construction prioritizes impact and personality over neutrality, aiming to create a lively texture that feels informal and fun.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a coherent, bold presence, while the numerals follow the same simplified, rounded logic for consistent set color. In text, the font creates a strong, dark typographic mass; generous spacing and larger sizes help preserve clarity where counters tighten up.