Sans Contrasted Semi 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logotypes, playful, retro, quirky, handmade, friendly, space-saving, personality, nostalgia, approachability, display impact, rounded, ink-trap, tapered, compact, bouncy.
A compact, sans-based design with soft, rounded terminals and subtly tapered strokes that create a gentle thick–thin rhythm. Curves are generous and slightly pinched at joins, giving bowls and counters a lively, irregular texture without feeling rough. The rhythm is narrow and vertical, while widths vary by glyph, producing a slightly bouncy spacing pattern. Uppercase forms stay simple and monolinear in structure, while lowercase introduces more character through curved shoulders, teardrop-like terminals, and occasional asymmetric details.
This font is best used for short to medium-length display typography where its quirky tapering and compact rhythm can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when a friendly, retro-leaning tone is desired, but its distinctive texture is more effective at larger sizes than in dense body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a mid-century display feel that reads as friendly and a little eccentric. Its narrow, lively shapes and soft endings give it a personable voice suited to lighthearted or nostalgic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a narrow, space-efficient display voice with a handmade, retro character. By combining simple sans structures with tapered strokes and rounded terminals, it aims to feel approachable and distinctive while staying readable in bold, attention-getting settings.
The design emphasizes rounded corners and tapered endings over hard geometry, which keeps the texture soft even at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same compact, curvy logic and feel integrated with the alphabet, supporting cohesive headline setting.