Sans Contrasted Elpu 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, whimsical, handmade, retro, friendly, attention, warmth, retro charm, expressiveness, soft, rounded, bouncy, inked, quirky.
A compact, very heavy display sans with pronounced stroke contrast and rounded, inked terminals. The letterforms lean on simple geometric cores (ovals and soft rectangles) but introduce lively modulation through tapered joins, occasional spur-like flicks, and uneven internal counters. Curves are generously rounded and many stems have a slightly swollen, brushy feel, creating a hand-drawn rhythm rather than strict mechanical uniformity. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, giving the alphabet a bouncy texture in words while maintaining clear silhouettes at large sizes.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, cover treatments, and punchy branding. The strong contrast and irregular rhythm also work well for packaging, café/retail signage, and playful editorial callouts where personality matters more than long-form readability.
The font projects a cheerful, offbeat personality—bold and attention-grabbing, yet approachable. Its brushy contrast and soft shapes evoke mid-century signage and crafty, handmade lettering, making text feel informal, upbeat, and slightly mischievous rather than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, memorable display voice that mimics hand-inked lettering while remaining cleanly upright and sans in structure. Its contrast, rounded terminals, and variable widths seem purpose-built to add charm and motion to titles and branding phrases.
Uppercase and lowercase are stylistically consistent, with the lowercase showing especially playful forms (single-storey shapes and rounded bowls) that reinforce the hand-lettered character. Numerals follow the same soft, high-contrast logic, with rounded forms and dark, poster-like presence.