Sans Contrasted Ramas 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manofa' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event promos, playful, retro, punchy, quirky, lively, attention grab, expressive display, retro flavor, dynamic motion, poster impact, chunky, bouncy, angular, swashy, high-impact.
A heavy, forward-leaning display sans with chunky strokes and clearly chiseled, angled terminals. Forms are compact and energetic, mixing broad curves with sharp wedges and occasional notch-like cuts that give counters and joins a carved, faceted feel. The rhythm is intentionally irregular and lively, with slightly varied letter widths and a bounce in baseline feel that enhances its hand-cut character. Numerals follow the same bold, sculpted logic, with strong silhouettes and asymmetrical details that read well at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality are priorities—posters, headlines, logo wordmarks, packaging, and event or entertainment promotion. It can also work for short punchy callouts and signage where the bold, slanted silhouettes need to grab attention from a distance.
The overall tone is upbeat and mischievous, with a retro poster sensibility and a comic, carnival-like swagger. Its exaggerated slant and cut-in corners create a sense of motion and personality, making text feel animated rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, animated voice by combining a forward italic stance with carved, angular terminals and playful irregularity. It emphasizes distinctive silhouettes and expressive rhythm over quiet neutrality, aiming for memorable, high-contrast texture in display typography.
In longer passages the aggressive diagonals and notched shapes add texture quickly, so the face reads best when given room to breathe. The distinctive terminals and varying proportions create strong word shapes, but the busyness can become dense at small sizes or tight tracking.