Sans Contrasted Tamiv 1 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, retro, cartoon, friendly, bouncy, cheerful display, handmade feel, retro charm, high impact, tilted, rounded, quirky, chunky, soft.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with subtly tapered strokes and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. The letterforms feel wide and generously spaced, with rounded terminals and occasional wedge-like cuts that create a gently chiseled look. Curves are full and open (notably in O/C/G), while straight strokes often lean or flare slightly, producing a lively, uneven baseline and a buoyant texture in text. Numerals match the same chunky construction, with simplified, highly legible shapes and a consistent, friendly weight distribution.
Works well for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a friendly, characterful voice is needed. It suits playful branding, children’s or family-oriented materials, and short callouts that benefit from bold presence and a bouncy texture. It can also serve as a distinctive logo or title face when set at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, evoking a vintage cartoon or mid-century display sensibility. Its springy stance and soft, exaggerated forms make it feel approachable and humorous rather than precise or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display sans with hand-made charm—combining strong, wide silhouettes with gentle contrast and intentionally imperfect angles to create warmth and motion in use.
In longer lines the mild irregularities and angled joins add motion and personality, while the strong weight keeps color dense and attention-grabbing. The design reads best when given room to breathe, as the wide forms and lively angles can feel energetic at tighter settings.