Sans Contrasted Semu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, titles, elegant, art deco, theatrical, stylized, whimsical, display emphasis, vintage modern, decorative elegance, brand character, calligraphic, tapered, flared, rounded, crisp.
A stylized, contrasted sans with smooth, rounded bowls and sharply tapered stroke terminals that create a chiseled, pen-cut feel. Curves are clean and continuous while many joins and ends narrow to points or thin wedges, producing a lively thick–thin rhythm across otherwise simple geometric forms. Proportions are fairly compact with a steady cap height and a moderate x-height; counters stay open and round, and several letters show subtly varied stroke expansion that gives an intentionally drawn, display-driven texture.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short passages where the tapered terminals and contrast can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works well for branding, packaging, and editorial display settings that want a refined, vintage-modern voice, and is less ideal for dense body copy where the stylization may compete with readability.
The overall tone feels glamorous and slightly dramatic, with a vintage-leaning, Art Deco-like sophistication. Its tapering terminals and high-contrast modulation add a hint of showmanship and whimsy, making text feel more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that borrows calligraphic contrast and Deco-era geometry to create a distinctive, elegant texture. Its consistent tapering and rounded construction suggest a focus on expressive wordmarks and attention-grabbing typography rather than purely neutral text setting.
In the sample text, the strong modulation and tapered ends become a defining texture, especially in repeated verticals and rounded letters. The numerals echo the same contrast and terminal treatment, reading as coordinated display figures rather than utilitarian text forms.