Sans Contrasted Tabed 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dubidam' and 'Dubidam Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, kids media, playful, punchy, quirky, friendly, retro, attention grabbing, handmade feel, friendly impact, retro display, rounded, chunky, soft corners, bouncy baseline, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, compact sans with softly rounded corners and subtly irregular construction that gives each glyph a hand-cut, poster-like feel. Strokes show noticeable thickness variation, with occasional tapered joins and uneven terminals that create a lively, imperfect rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Counters are generally small and tight, and many letters have slightly uneven verticals and gentle bulges that add character. The overall texture is dense and dark, but the forms remain readable thanks to open apertures in key shapes and clear, simplified silhouettes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging fronts, and bold brand marks where a friendly, characterful voice is desired. It works well for short bursts of copy—titles, banners, and calls to action—especially when you want a handcrafted, playful tone. For extended reading, its dense weight and irregular rhythm are likely more effective in larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The font reads as energetic and approachable, with a mischievous, cartoonish edge. Its deliberate wonkiness and weight convey informality and humor, making it feel more expressive than neutral. The overall tone suggests retro display typography—confident, loud, and made to be noticed.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, attention-grabbing sans with a human, handmade personality. By combining heavy strokes with controlled irregularities and soft corners, it aims to balance impact with warmth and humor for expressive branding and display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same robust, rounded construction, with the lowercase showing especially lively proportions and a slightly more whimsical feel. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and softness, maintaining a cohesive, poster-oriented color in lines of text. The sample paragraphs show strong impact at larger sizes, where the uneven rhythm becomes a defining feature rather than a distraction.