Sans Contrasted Fago 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, playful, retro, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, expressiveness, approachability, impact, hand-lettered feel, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft, informal.
A slanted, brush-influenced sans with rounded terminals and pronounced modulation between thick downstrokes and lighter joins. Forms are open and generously proportioned, with smooth, slightly inflated curves and a lively, uneven rhythm that suggests hand-lettered construction while staying clean and legible. Counters are roomy, joins are soft rather than sharp, and the numerals follow the same flowing, calligraphic logic with noticeable stroke contrast and gently tapered ends.
Best suited for branding and packaging where a friendly, energetic voice is needed, as well as posters, headlines, and social graphics that benefit from motion and contrast. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the expressive rhythm is most effective at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a breezy, mid-century display energy. Its italic motion and brushy contrast give it a personable, conversational feel—more expressive than neutral—while still reading as a contemporary sans for headlines and short text.
The design appears intended to blend sans simplicity with brush-script expressiveness, delivering an informal italic display look that feels handcrafted without becoming overly decorative. Its wide, open shapes and strong contrast aim to create high-impact, personable typography for attention-getting applications.
Stroke modulation appears directionally driven, with heavier vertical/diagonal emphasis and lighter cross-strokes, creating a dynamic sparkle in words. Character widths vary, contributing to an organic texture, and the punctuation and dots read as rounded and substantial to match the weighty downstrokes.