Sans Contrasted Usju 11 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial display, retro, friendly, punchy, playful, posterish, impact, warmth, nostalgia, legibility, soft corners, ink-trap feel, geometric, rounded terminals, ball terminals.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with broad proportions and prominent contrast between thick stems and thinner joins. The forms lean geometric, with circular bowls and confident verticals, but many terminals are softened into rounded or slightly flared cuts that give the outlines a sculpted, cut-paper feel. Curves often show teardrop-like thinning at joins and tight apertures, producing a subtle ink-trap impression and strong internal shapes. The overall rhythm is bold and even, with sturdy capitals, compact counters, and numerals that read clearly at large sizes.
This font performs best in headlines and short blocks of text where its bold shapes and sculpted contrast can be appreciated. It is a strong choice for posters, packaging, and brand marks that need a friendly but commanding presence, and it can add character to editorial display settings such as section titles or pull quotes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, mixing a classic mid-century display energy with a modern, graphic punch. Its rounded cuts and chunky silhouettes feel inviting rather than rigid, making it well suited to lively, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, retro-leaning voice, combining geometric structure with softened terminals and contrasted strokes to create a distinctive, highly legible display texture.
The lowercase shows simplified, sturdy construction with single-storey forms where applicable and pronounced, graphic bowls. The ampersand and figures match the same chunky, contrast-driven logic, keeping a cohesive, headline-first personality.