Sans Contrasted Kisi 15 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, rounded sans with geometric construction and soft cornering. Strokes show clear modulation, with thicker verticals and tapered joins that create a slightly calligraphic, ink-trap-like feel in places. Counters are generally generous and circular (notably in O, o, e), while terminals tend to end in blunt, softened cuts. Proportions are broad with sturdy widths and compact internal detailing; lowercase forms stay simple and open, and numerals are large and robust with smooth curves and stable bases.
Best suited to display settings where its rounded geometry and stroke modulation can be appreciated—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and large-format signage. It can work for short passages or emphatic UI labels when set with ample size and spacing, but it is most effective for impactful, high-visibility text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, blending a mid-century, sign-painting energy with a contemporary, friendly solidity. Its rounded geometry and weight give it a warm, playful presence that still reads as confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, friendly sans voice with a subtly vintage flavor, combining geometric roundness with modulated strokes for extra character. It prioritizes visual personality and punch over neutrality, making it a strong choice when a warm, approachable tone is desired.
Curved letters maintain a consistent roundness, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) feel strong and slightly tapered, reinforcing the modulated texture. The lowercase has a single-storey a and g and a prominent, rounded dot on i/j, contributing to a casual, personable rhythm. At larger sizes the modulation becomes a defining texture; at smaller sizes the dense weight may reduce interior clarity.