Sans Contrasted Tadal 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manofa' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial display, editorial, retro, assertive, stately, crisp, display impact, distinct texture, crafted feel, authority, flared terminals, wedged joins, angular curves, tight apertures, high ink-traps.
A heavy, upright sans with subtly flared, wedge-like terminals that create a chiseled silhouette. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick verticals and tapered entries/exits, and many curved letters are built from faceted arcs rather than smooth bowls. Apertures tend to be tight (notably in forms like C, S, and e), counters are compact, and joins often sharpen into small angles, giving the design a carved, poster-ready rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with short, dense counters; numerals are similarly weighty with distinct, angled terminals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and other short-to-medium display settings where its wedge terminals and faceted curves can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and packaging that needs a strong, crafted tone, and for editorial display typography where a distinctive texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels editorial and slightly vintage, with an assertive, crafted presence that recalls engraved or cut lettering translated into a modern display sans. Its crisp wedge details add drama and authority without becoming ornamental, resulting in a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The font appears designed to add a carved, constructed flavor to a sturdy sans structure, combining strong weight with controlled stroke modulation for impactful display use. Its consistent flared terminals and tightened apertures suggest an intent to create a recognizable texture and authoritative presence in large text.
The design’s distinctive character comes from consistent terminal treatment across straight and curved strokes, which produces a strong texture in blocks of text. At smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense counters may read darker, while at larger sizes the faceted curves and flared ends become a clear stylistic feature.