Sans Contrasted Udwi 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Lythmore' by Dragon Tongue Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, chunky, standout display, retro flavor, friendly tone, sign-like clarity, soft corners, flared strokes, high-ink, dynamic rhythm, bulbous forms.
A heavy, high-ink display face with soft, subtly flared stroke endings and a gently modulated thickness that creates a lively, hand-cut rhythm. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous interior counters and rounded joins, giving the alphabet a bouncy, slightly irregular texture without looking messy. Curves are full and open (notably in C, O, and S), while diagonals and terminals often widen toward their ends, producing a sculpted, poster-ready silhouette. Numerals and capitals read as sturdy blocks with smooth curvature and minimal detailing, emphasizing shape over fine structure.
Best suited to attention-getting display work such as posters, punchy headlines, packaging, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short editorial callouts or playful brand systems where a distinctive, friendly texture is desirable, rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, combining a retro sign-painting energy with a modern, friendly bluntness. Its swelling terminals and rounded geometry feel approachable and slightly whimsical, making text look animated and informal even when set in all caps.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, high-impact voice that remains readable at a distance, using flared terminals and rounded, expansive shapes to create a memorable, upbeat typographic signature.
In continuous text, the font maintains strong word shapes and an even color, but the exaggerated terminals and wide forms give it a pronounced texture that becomes part of the message. The design favors bold silhouettes and open counters over tight spacing, helping it stay legible while still feeling decorative.