Sans Contrasted Sewu 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antipol' by phospho (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, techy, geometric, approachability, modern retro, geometric clarity, display impact, brand distinctiveness, rounded, soft corners, high apertures, circular bowls, clean.
A rounded, geometric sans with soft terminals and clearly squared joins that give the letterforms a sturdy, modular feel. Bowls lean toward near-circles (notably in O/o and C/c), while counters are generous and apertures stay open for clarity. Stroke modulation is subtle but visible, especially where curves transition into straighter segments, creating a gentle contrasted rhythm without breaking the overall solidity. Uppercase proportions feel broad and stable, and lowercase forms keep simple, single-storey construction (a, g) with short, functional extenders and a compact, readable texture.
This face is well-suited to branding and display settings where a friendly, modern-retro voice is desired, such as packaging, posters, product marks, and short headline systems. It also works well for signage and UI-style callouts at larger sizes, where the open counters and rounded geometry stay clear and inviting.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, pairing a retro-futurist flavor with contemporary cleanliness. Its rounded geometry and softened corners read friendly and informal, while the crisp structure and consistent spacing keep it feeling controlled and modern.
The design appears intended to blend geometric clarity with a softened, approachable finish, creating a distinctive display-friendly sans that still holds together in short passages. Its consistent construction and circular forms suggest a goal of delivering a modern, tech-adjacent feel without sharpness or severity.
Distinctive details include the single-storey a and g with rounded bowls, a simple straight-armed t, and numerals that echo the same circular/rectilinear logic (notably the curvy 2 and the rounded 8). The sample text shows a steady rhythm in longer lines, with strong word shapes and a slightly futuristic personality driven by the circular forms and softened terminals.