Sans Contrasted Udli 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, logotypes, packaging, playful, retro, quirky, expressive, whimsical, display impact, personality, retro flavor, handcrafted feel, attention grabbing, flared strokes, chiselled cuts, angular terminals, tapered joins, calligraphic feel.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with visibly flared strokes and carved, wedge-like terminals that create an animated, sculpted silhouette. Curves are broad but frequently interrupted by angled cuts, and many joins taper sharply, producing a lively rhythm and pronounced directional stress. Counters tend to be open and rounded, while verticals and diagonals show subtle swelling and narrowing that keeps the texture irregular and energetic. Overall proportions feel compact and punchy, with distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic letterforms that emphasize shape over strict uniformity.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as posters, headlines, branding accents, and packaging where the lively terminals and sculpted strokes can be appreciated. It can also work for logo wordmarks and titling, especially when a retro, handcrafted tone is desired.
The typeface reads as spirited and slightly mischievous, with a retro show-card flavor and a hand-cut, poster-like attitude. Its dramatic terminals and shifting stroke energy give it a friendly, characterful voice suited to attention-grabbing typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, character-forward sans that borrows from carved or brush-influenced construction, using flared ends and angled cuts to create a distinctive display texture. It prioritizes personality and impact, aiming to stand out in titles and branded messaging.
The sample text shows strong word-shape personality and high visual momentum, especially in round letters and diagonals, where the flares and angled notches become most apparent. Because the forms are highly stylized, the overall color on the page feels textured and expressive, particularly at larger sizes where the terminal shaping is most legible.