Sans Contrasted Elme 15 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, editorial, art deco, theatrical, retro, whimsical, fashion, display impact, vintage flair, brand character, decorative contrast, geometric, sculpted, ink-trap like, soft corners, high-waisted caps.
This typeface uses sculptural, geometric letterforms with dramatic thick–thin modulation and a distinctly drawn, almost poster-like rhythm. Strokes often expand into bulbous, rectangular slabs and then snap into hairline connectors, creating frequent interior notches and cut-ins reminiscent of ink-trap behavior. Curves are smooth and round but terminate in crisp, flattened ends, while counters tend to be compact and sometimes vertically pinched. Proportions vary noticeably by glyph, giving the set a lively, display-oriented texture; uppercase forms feel tall and high-waisted, and lowercase shapes are simplified with single-storey constructions and open, airy joins. Numerals echo the same showy contrast, with a particularly ornamental “2” and “9” and heavier, blockier “1” and “7.”
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short bursts of copy where its dramatic contrast and quirky construction can be appreciated at size. It can work well for posters, logo wordmarks, packaging, and editorial display settings, especially where a retro or fashion-forward mood is desired.
The overall tone is glamorous and stage-ready, with a vintage sensibility that reads as Art Deco-adjacent and slightly playful. Its strong contrast and stylized geometry give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to branding that wants to feel curated, fashionable, or theatrical.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum personality through contrast and silhouette: heavy, geometric masses paired with hairline links to create a refined yet playful display style. Its irregular rhythm and sculpted terminals suggest an intention to evoke vintage show lettering and Art Deco-inspired branding rather than neutral text typography.
The design leans on distinctive silhouettes more than strict uniformity, which helps short words look characterful but can make long passages feel busy. Round letters like O/C/G and bowls in B/P/R emphasize the sculpted black shapes, while thin joins in letters such as K, M, N, and X add sparkle and a hand-drawn snap.