Sans Contrasted Rivi 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children's media, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, retro, display impact, handmade charm, approachability, informal tone, chunky, rounded, bouncy, hand-cut, cartoony.
A compact, heavy sans with softly rounded outer curves and slightly irregular, hand-cut geometry. Strokes show gentle modulation rather than uniform monoline weight, and terminals often end in subtly angled or blunted cuts that add a handmade rhythm. Counters are small and rounded, with sturdy, simplified shapes that hold together well at display sizes. The set mixes broad curves with tight spacing and occasional glyph-to-glyph width variation, producing a lively, uneven texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of text, and display applications where personality is a priority—posters, packaging, playful branding, and titles. It can also work for pull quotes or signage when set with generous leading and not-too-tight tracking to keep the dense forms readable.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a whimsical, slightly retro cartoon feel. Its chunky forms and mild irregularities read as approachable and energetic, more like cut-paper signage than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visual impact with an intentionally handmade, irregular charm—combining a compact footprint with friendly curves and modest contrast to create a distinctive, characterful display voice.
Capitals are bold and compact with simplified construction, while lowercase maintains the same chunky personality and clear, sturdy silhouettes. Numerals follow the same heavy, rounded approach, emphasizing impact over fine detail.