Sans Contrasted Ussy 13 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, punchy, quirky, friendly, attention grab, retro display, expressive branding, poster impact, bulbous, bouncy, soft corners, flared strokes, wedge terminals.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with sculpted stroke contrast and subtly flared, wedge-like terminals that give the shapes a carved, poster-cut feel. Letterforms are broad and rounded with soft corners and a slightly bouncy baseline impression in text, creating lively rhythm without actual slant. Counters are generally open and circular (notably in O/o and numerals), while joins and arms often taper into pointed, triangular ends, producing a distinctive chiseled silhouette. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with simple single-storey forms and pronounced, playful terminals; numerals share the same bold, rounded construction and contrast-driven modulation.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where its bold presence and lively, flared terminals can carry the layout. It also fits branding moments like wordmarks, event titles, packaging callouts, and signage that benefits from a retro, playful punch. Use with generous spacing and larger sizes to keep counters and distinctive terminals clearly readable.
The overall tone is bold and jovial, leaning into a vintage, carnival-poster energy with a humorous, animated character. Its chunky presence and flared detailing read as informal and attention-seeking, suited to expressive messaging rather than restraint.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, retro-leaning display voice, combining a sans foundation with contrast and wedge terminals to create a carved, theatrical look. The intention appears to be standout readability at large sizes with a memorable, characterful rhythm.
In continuous text, the strong weight and decorative terminal flare create dense word shapes and a textured line color, making it most effective at larger sizes. The varying internal shapes and wedge endings add personality but can reduce clarity in tightly set or small-size applications.