Sans Contrasted Hime 7 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, playful, chunky, confident, poster-like, attention, expressiveness, branding, impact, nostalgia, rounded corners, soft terminals, bulbous bowls, compact apertures, heavy joins.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with broad proportions and strong stroke modulation. Letterforms are built from large, rounded masses with softened corners and occasional pinched counters, creating a sculpted, almost cut-out feel. Curves tend toward bulbous bowls (notably in O, Q, 8, 9), while straighter strokes end in blunt, squared terminals. The rhythm is energetic and uneven by design, with tight interior spaces in several glyphs and distinctive silhouettes that prioritize impact over neutrality.
Best suited to large-size applications where its sculpted contrast and tight counters can read clearly: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short bursts of copy (pull quotes, labels, splash text) where a strong, characterful voice is desired.
The tone is bold and attention-grabbing with a friendly, retro character. Its chunky shapes and exaggerated curves read as playful and theatrical, suggesting mid-century signage, headline typography, and expressive branding rather than understated text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a warm, approachable edge. By combining soft, rounded massing with noticeable stroke modulation and compact interior spaces, it aims to create memorable word shapes for display typography.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and compact, while lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic shapes (single-story a, a looping g, and a stubby, footed t) that add personality. Numerals are large and graphic, with pronounced figure shapes and small counters that hold together well at headline sizes.