Sans Contrasted Taneg 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, titles, playful, chunky, quirky, retro, poster-like, display impact, retro flavor, handmade feel, graphic texture, angular, chiseled, faceted, blunt, irregular.
A heavy, blocky sans with faceted curves and angular terminals that give many strokes a chiseled, cut-paper feel. Counters are generally small and compact, with squared-off bowls and slightly pinched joins that create a lively, uneven rhythm. The outlines show purposeful irregularity—curves often resolve into short flats and corners—while stems and horizontals stay substantial and stable for strong color on the page. Overall proportions lean broad and sturdy, favoring impact over finesse, with distinctive, geometric numerals and simplified punctuation-like shapes in the sample setting.
Best suited to headlines, posters, cover titles, branding marks, and packaging where its chunky shapes and faceted detailing can be appreciated. It works well for playful or retro-leaning themes and short bursts of text, and is less ideal for dense body copy or small UI labeling where the compact counters and irregular contours may soften legibility.
The tone is bold and mischievous, with a handmade, cartoonish energy that reads as retro display rather than neutral text. Its carved, faceted shapes suggest a playful “cut-out” personality—confident, loud, and a bit unruly—making it feel expressive and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended as an expressive display sans that injects personality through angular carving and deliberate irregularity, combining strong mass with a handcrafted, cut-out texture. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and graphic punch, aiming to stand out in bold, characterful settings.
In longer lines, the irregular edge behavior and tight counters create a textured, bouncy silhouette; this adds character at large sizes but can reduce clarity as sizes shrink. Diagonals and curves appear intentionally stylized rather than optically smooth, reinforcing the decorative, graphic nature of the design.