Sans Contrasted Talas 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kidzhood' and 'Kidzhood Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, lively, display impact, friendly tone, handmade feel, retro flavor, bouncy, rounded, chunky, soft corners, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, chunky sans with softly rounded corners and a subtly irregular, hand-cut silhouette. Strokes show gentle contrast and occasional tapering, with bowl shapes that are broad and open while joins and terminals vary slightly from letter to letter. The overall rhythm feels intentionally uneven, with small shifts in width and stance that create a lively texture in both caps and lowercase. Numerals and punctuation follow the same bold, rounded construction, keeping color dense and consistent across lines.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, event titles, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from an expressive, approachable voice. It also fits playful editorial pull quotes and kids- or hobby-oriented media where a lively texture is desirable. For long passages, it will generally perform better as short blocks or large-size statements due to its dense weight and animated rhythm.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a cartoonish, retro-leaning energy. Its unevenness reads as human and approachable rather than mechanical, giving headlines a sense of motion and personality. The overall feel is confident and fun, designed to stand out without becoming sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display sans with a hand-made, slightly irregular character—prioritizing personality and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. Its softened corners and subtle contrast aim to keep the heavy weight friendly and legible while adding a distinctive, playful signature.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, while lowercase maintains clear, simple silhouettes with friendly curves and minimal delicacy. The bold weight and broad shapes create strong typographic color, making spacing and word shapes read best at larger sizes where the quirky details can be appreciated.