Sans Contrasted Ramuz 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, logos, industrial, vintage, sporty, poster-ready, punchy, impact, distinctiveness, ruggedness, branding, rounded corners, chamfered joins, blocky, compact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared proportions softened by rounded corners and occasional chamfer-like cut-ins. Strokes are predominantly vertical and horizontal, with selective thinning and notched transitions that create a subtle contrasted rhythm and an ink-trap-like texture at some joins. Counters are compact and often rectangular or ovalized, producing dense letterforms with strong figure/ground presence. The lowercase mixes sturdy, slabby stems with distinctive hooked terminals (notably in r, t, and f), while the numerals and caps keep a tight, poster-oriented geometry.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy short copy where the heavy mass and notched detailing can be appreciated. It can work well for packaging, sports or event branding, and logo-style wordmarks that need strong impact and a slightly vintage-industrial edge.
The overall tone feels industrial and workmanlike, with a retro display flavor that reads as bold, confident, and slightly rugged. Its notched details add a crafted, stamped or cut-out character, making the voice energetic and attention-seeking rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a sturdy, engineered silhouette, while adding character through controlled contrast and small cut-in details. It aims to balance blunt strength with just enough shaping to keep letterforms recognizable and lively in display settings.
The distinctive notches and internal shaping help separate forms at larger sizes, but the dense counters and strong weight can make long passages feel heavy. The personality is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving headings a cohesive, branded texture.