Sans Contrasted Gefo 2 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petale' by LomoHiber (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, event promo, playful, retro, quirky, chunky, friendly, attention, personality, retro appeal, display impact, brand voice, soft corners, bulbous, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with swollen bowls and softly chamfered corners that create a cushioned, poster-like silhouette. Stroke modulation is built in through tapered joins and narrowed mid-sections (notably in letters like S, Z, and several numerals), producing a lively internal rhythm rather than uniform monoline construction. Counters are generally tight and rounded, terminals often feel scooped or notched, and proportions lean expansive with broad forms and a tall, sturdy lowercase that reads strongly at display sizes. The overall texture is dense and dark, with distinctive cut-ins and wedge-like shaping that give many glyphs a slightly sculpted, stencil-adjacent feel without breaking the letters apart.
Best suited to large-format applications such as posters, headlines, storefront signage, and promotional graphics where its sculpted shapes and dark color can be appreciated. It also works well for playful packaging, retro-inspired branding, and short bursts of copy where distinct letterforms add character. For long passages at small sizes, the dense weight and tight counters may reduce clarity.
The font projects a bold, upbeat personality with a retro, novelty tone—more fun and theatrical than neutral or corporate. Its bouncy shapes and intentional irregularities suggest humor, showmanship, and a slightly mischievous energy, while the heavy massing keeps it confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that combines rounded, approachable forms with deliberate internal tapering and notched detailing to create a memorable, vintage-leaning voice. It prioritizes impact and personality over neutrality, aiming to produce strong wordmarks and high-energy titles.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, inflated geometry, but several characters introduce expressive asymmetries and distinctive interior scoops that make word shapes highly recognizable. Numerals echo the same rounded weight and cut-in logic, helping mixed text maintain a unified, decorative color. Spacing in the sample text reads generously, reinforcing the broad, headline-oriented presence.