Sans Contrasted Okran 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, advertising, lively, friendly, retro, expressive, informal, personality, impact, approachability, motion, retro flavor, slanted, rounded, brisk, soft, punchy.
A slanted, heavy-weight text face with rounded, gently tapered strokes and smooth, open curves. Terminals are mostly soft and slightly flared, giving strokes a subtly calligraphic finish without formal serifs. Proportions are compact but not condensed, with broad bowls and generous counters; curves dominate over straight geometry, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy and energetic. The numerals are similarly rounded and prominent, matching the letterforms’ weight and forward motion.
Best suited to branding, headlines, and promotional copy where a warm, energetic voice is desirable. It can work for packaging and signage that benefits from strong presence and an informal tone, and for short passages where its slanted rhythm adds character without sacrificing overall clarity.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a casual, slightly retro warmth. Its forward slant and soft terminals add momentum and personality, creating a tone that feels conversational rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, personable italic voice with a smooth, rounded construction and subtle stroke modulation. It emphasizes charm and momentum over strict neutrality, aiming for attention and readability in display-led applications.
In paragraph samples the heavy strokes and lively shapes hold together well at display and short-text sizes, while the pronounced slant and animated curves make it more distinctive than a neutral text sans. Round letters like O/C/G and the single-storey a/g contribute to the informal, friendly voice.