Sans Contrasted Rarat 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexperdy' and 'Glembo' by Differentialtype, 'ED Colusa' by Emyself Design, 'Gilton' by Jolicia Type, and 'Basic Sans Cnd' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, titles, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, friendly, attention grabbing, retro revival, decorative impact, brand voice, soft corners, bulbous, notched, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, compact display face built from broad, rounded forms and thick strokes with noticeable modulation. Many letters show shallow cuts and wedge-like notches at joins and terminals, creating a carved, stencil-adjacent feel without breaking the forms apart. Counters are generally small and rounded, giving the font a dense, ink-rich texture. The lowercase is stout with a single-storey “a” and “g,” while the numerals are wide and weighty, matching the overall blocky rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short titles, and bold branding where its chunky silhouettes and decorative cuts can be appreciated. It works well on posters, packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks, especially in retro-leaning or playful editorial and promotional contexts.
The overall tone is energetic and humorous, with a distinctly retro, poster-like personality. Its soft curves and punchy mass feel approachable, while the quirky notches add a hand-cut, decorative flair that reads as playful rather than formal.
This font appears designed as a high-impact display face: prioritizing strong shapes, compact spacing, and a distinctive carved detail to create memorable, attention-grabbing typography. The consistent notching and rounded mass suggest an intention to evoke vintage signage and playful print ephemera in modern layouts.
The design emphasizes silhouette over internal detail, so shapes stay bold at distance but can close up in tighter settings. The irregular carving accents appear consistently across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the face a cohesive, characterful texture in headlines.