Sans Contrasted Rabab 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Monotype Clearface Gothic' and 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clear Gothic Serial' and 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, friendly, retro, playful, loud, attention, warmth, display impact, personality, soft corners, flared strokes, bulb terminals, tapered joins, compact caps.
A heavy, rounded sans with subtly flared strokes and gentle tapering at joins, giving forms a slightly calligraphic, inked feel despite the overall blocky weight. Curves are broad and full, counters are relatively tight, and many terminals end in softened wedge-like shapes rather than crisp cuts. Uppercase letters read compact and sturdy, while lowercase shows sturdy, single-storey shapes (notably a and g) with prominent shoulders and thick stems. Numerals are robust and wide-set, matching the dense rhythm and emphasizing solid, poster-ready silhouettes.
Well suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the tapered terminals and compact counters remain clear and contribute to the overall character.
The tone is bold and outgoing, with a warm, slightly vintage personality. Its rounded geometry and tapered details keep it approachable and lively, steering it toward playful, attention-grabbing typography rather than austere neutrality.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with an approachable, retro-leaning warmth, blending sturdy sans forms with nuanced stroke shaping to add personality. It prioritizes bold readability and distinctive silhouettes for display typography.
The face holds strong consistency in weight and curvature, but the tapered terminals and flared strokes introduce a subtle, hand-made texture in the rhythm. In longer text the dense color and tight counters create a strong typographic “voice,” favoring impact over delicacy.