Sans Contrasted Enma 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, playful, retro, quirky, approachable, display impact, friendly branding, retro tone, legible heaviness, rounded, soft terminals, ink-trap hints, bouncy rhythm, chunky.
A heavy, contrasted sans with softly rounded joins and terminals that give the forms a cushiony, sculpted feel. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with dark verticals and lighter connective strokes, producing a lively texture. Counters are generally compact and the overall color is dense, while subtle notches and pinch points around joins suggest ink-trap-like shaping to keep interiors from clogging. Proportions lean slightly irregular across letters, adding a hand-tuned, display-forward rhythm rather than strict geometric uniformity.
Best suited to display sizes where its contrast and rounded shaping can be appreciated—logos, headlines, packaging, posters, and short callouts. It can also work for signage or UI labels when used sparingly, especially where an approachable, characterful tone is desired.
The letterforms read warm and informal, with a gently eccentric personality that feels upbeat and human. Its rounded finishing and buoyant contrast give it a retro-leaning charm—more inviting than austere—making it feel suitable for expressive, characterful messaging.
The design appears intended to blend a clean sans foundation with expressive stroke modulation and softened details, prioritizing personality and impact over strict neutrality. Its shaping choices suggest a focus on maintaining legibility at bold weights while preserving a playful, retro-informed voice for branding and display typography.
Uppercase shapes are sturdy and headline-oriented, while lowercase maintains strong distinctiveness with single-storey constructions and rounded, compact bowls. Numerals are robust and attention-grabbing, matching the font’s overall dark presence and soft, friendly edge treatment.