Sans Contrasted Radav 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'DT Serifia' and 'DT Serifia Soft' by Deveze Type and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, chunky, retro, quirky, friendly, attention grab, retro flavor, friendly display, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, high impact, poster-like.
A heavy, compact display sans with rounded terminals and subtly notched, sculpted joins that give each letter a carved, cut-paper feel. Curves are broad and bulbous (notably in C, G, O, and S), while straight strokes stay sturdy and blocky, creating a strong dark mass on the page. Counters tend to be small and often asymmetrical, with distinctive triangular/teardrop openings in several letters, and the lowercase forms are robust with a prominent, oversized dot on i and j. Numerals are similarly weighty and stylized, favoring simple silhouettes with softened corners and occasional angled cuts.
Best suited for short, bold statements where character and impact matter most—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for playful editorial callouts or event graphics, especially when set with generous tracking or line spacing to keep the dense letterforms from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is jovial and attention-grabbing, with a vintage sign-painting or mid-century poster sensibility. Its chunky shapes and quirky internal cut-ins feel approachable and a bit mischievous, prioritizing personality over strict neutrality.
The font appears designed as a high-impact display face that blends a clean sans foundation with playful cut-in details and rounded geometry, aiming for a distinctive, retro-leaning voice that remains friendly and legible at large sizes.
The design shows consistent shaping logic across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with recurring wedge-like apertures and gently flared or scooped terminals that create an animated rhythm in text. At smaller sizes the tight counters may fill in, while at larger sizes the sculpted details become a key visual feature.