Sans Contrasted Lobon 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A tall, tightly set sans with condensed proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are mostly monoline but show noticeable thick–thin modulation at curves and joins, giving letters a slightly calligraphic, hand-drawn feel. Terminals are often tapered or subtly pointed, and bowls are narrow and vertical, with occasional asymmetries that keep the texture animated. The lowercase is compact with short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall tallness, and punctuation and numerals follow the same slim, high-contrast-in-places construction.
Best suited to display roles where its narrow width and distinctive rhythm can be a stylistic asset—posters, editorial headlines, packaging, and expressive branding or logotypes. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes, but the animated shapes are most effective at larger sizes where the tapered terminals and contrast details are easier to appreciate.
The font reads as whimsical and slightly eccentric, with a retro, poster-like energy. Its narrow, tall silhouettes and sharp-ish terminals add a hint of theatricality, while the irregularities keep it approachable rather than strictly geometric or corporate.
The design appears intended to provide a condensed, characterful sans that feels hand-influenced and slightly retro, offering a more playful alternative to neutral narrow grotesques while remaining clear and readable in display settings.
In running text the type creates a strong vertical cadence, with some glyphs feeling deliberately idiosyncratic (notably in curved letters and diagonals), which can add character but also makes the overall color more expressive than neutral. The numerals are similarly narrow and stand upright with simple, legible forms that match the condensed tone.