Sans Contrasted Tanij 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manofa' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, retro, punchy, quirky, folky, attention grabbing, handcrafted feel, vintage flavor, poster impact, wedge cuts, notched, chiseled, irregular, compact.
A heavy, compact display face with simplified sans-like construction and pronounced wedge-cut terminals. Strokes show visible modulation and frequent angular notches that create a slightly carved, cut-paper silhouette. Curves are broad and sturdy, counters are relatively tight, and many joins resolve into sharp facets rather than smooth transitions. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across letters, producing an uneven, hand-shaped rhythm while remaining consistently solid and high-impact.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, large headlines, branding wordmarks, packaging, and signage where its carved terminals and chunky shapes can read clearly. It can work for short, emphatic lines of copy, but is less comfortable for long paragraphs due to its dense color and lively, irregular rhythm.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, with a mischievous, vintage poster energy. Its chiseled cuts and slightly irregular rhythm read as handcrafted and characterful, leaning more playful than formal while still feeling assertive and attention-grabbing.
Likely designed to deliver strong visual impact with a handcrafted, retro-leaning flavor, using wedge cuts and moderate stroke modulation to add texture and motion to otherwise simple letterforms.
The distinctive terminal treatments and notched details become more apparent at larger sizes, where the angular cuts and stroke modulation contribute to the font’s personality. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and dense weight can reduce clarity, especially in text blocks.