Sans Contrasted Radoh 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'DT Serifia' and 'DT Serifia Soft' by Deveze Type, 'Glembo' by Differentialtype, 'ED Colusa' by Emyself Design, and 'Gilton' by Jolicia Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, chunky, display impact, retro charm, approachability, brand voice, rounded, bulbous, soft terminals, wedge cuts, compact spacing.
A heavy, rounded display face with bulbous bowls and softly swelling strokes that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt with subtle wedge-like cuts and slight flare, giving counters a sculpted, press-like feel rather than a geometric construction. Curves are prominent and generous, while joins and intersections stay sturdy, producing compact internal spaces at text sizes. The lowercase is simple and robust, with single-storey forms and rounded dots, and the figures are wide and weighty with strong presence.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where a strong, friendly voice is needed—posters, storefront signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can work for subheads and callouts in editorial layouts when set large and given extra breathing room, but it is less comfortable for long-form text due to its dense color.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, poster-oriented energy. Its chunky shapes and soft edges feel warm and informal, leaning toward mid-century and circus/novelty cues without becoming overly decorative. The texture reads bold and confident, designed to catch attention quickly.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display sans with a soft, retro sensibility—combining rounded, approachable forms with subtle stroke modulation to add personality and movement. It aims to deliver impact quickly while staying friendly and informal.
In longer lines the dense weight and compact counters create a dark color, so generous tracking and line spacing help maintain clarity. The irregular stroke swelling and wedge cuts add character that becomes more apparent at larger sizes.