Sans Contrasted Ragol 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, quirky, display impact, retro flavor, friendly tone, brand character, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, lively, high impact.
A heavy, rounded display sans with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes show a subtle contrast and frequent flare-like thickening at joins, creating a slightly calligraphic rhythm despite the overall geometric simplicity. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, while bowls and shoulders are generously curved, giving letters a cushioned, inflated look. The lowercase is large and prominent, with simple, sturdy forms that keep counters open enough for display sizes but visually dense in longer text.
Best suited to headlines, short advertising copy, packaging callouts, and bold brand statements where a warm, retro personality is desired. It also works well for logotypes and signage that need a soft, friendly impact, especially when set large with additional spacing.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a distinctly retro, poster-like presence. Its soft curvature and chunky mass feel friendly rather than formal, while the lively stroke modulation adds character and a touch of whimsy.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that blends soft, rounded construction with subtle contrast to avoid a purely geometric feel. Its proportions and dense color aim to deliver immediate impact while maintaining an approachable, playful voice.
In the sample text, the tight, dark texture and strong shapes dominate the line, making it most comfortable when given generous tracking and leading. Numerals are bold and attention-getting, matching the rounded, weighty feel of the alphabet for cohesive titling and short statements.