Sans Contrasted Enru 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, toy-like, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, compact counters, sturdy.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded strokes with softened corners and a broadly proportioned silhouette. Curves are generously inflated and terminals tend to end in blunt, squared-off cuts, creating a sturdy, high-impact texture. Counters are compact and often oval, giving letters like O, e, and a a tight, punchy interior. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in feel due to varied internal shapes and expressive joins, while still maintaining clear baseline and cap alignment.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and short bursts of copy where a strong, friendly voice is needed. It works especially well in posters, packaging, product branding, and signage that benefits from high visibility and a playful, retro-leaning character.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a distinct retro display energy. Its chunky forms and rounded geometry read as approachable and fun, evoking signage, packaging, and playful editorial styling rather than austere corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice with retro warmth and strong shelf impact. Its softened geometry and compact counters prioritize personality and instant readability in prominent, attention-grabbing contexts.
Several glyphs emphasize personality through exaggerated bowls and simplified details, which boosts recognition at larger sizes. The numerals are bold and graphic, matching the letterforms’ compact counters and rounded massing for a cohesive set.