Sans Contrasted Radoh 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, chunky, attention, warmth, retro flavor, display impact, rounded, bulbous, soft corners, high impact, poster-ready.
A heavy, compact sans with bulbous curves and subtly flared joins that create a mildly sculpted, ink-trap-like impression in tight inner corners. Strokes are broadly uniform but show gentle modulation around curves and terminals, giving the shapes a slightly chiseled, contrasted feel rather than purely monoline. Counters are relatively small and often teardrop or triangular in character, while terminals tend to be blunt with soft rounding. Overall proportions are sturdy and condensed in feel, with wide, stable bases on many letters and a rhythmic, slightly uneven “hand-cut” solidity across the set.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, large headlines, storefront or event signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for packaging and labels where a friendly, high-impact voice is needed, especially in short phrases and callouts rather than long reading passages.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a retro display energy that reads as friendly rather than severe. Its chunky silhouettes and softened corners suggest a playful confidence—attention-grabbing, a bit quirky, and well-suited to expressive headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, approachable personality, combining stout sans forms with gentle modulation for a more crafted, vintage-leaning presence. It prioritizes strong silhouette and dense typographic color, aiming to remain legible and characterful in big, attention-focused settings.
In text, the dense color and small counters make it feel most comfortable at larger sizes where the internal shapes can breathe. The numerals match the same weighty, rounded construction, keeping the overall texture consistent for numbering and short data callouts.