Sans Contrasted Okdoh 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, retro, sturdy, lively, display impact, approachability, distinctiveness, retro flavor, handcrafted feel, flared terminals, notched joins, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact apertures.
A heavy, sturdy sans with subtly flared stroke endings and visible stroke modulation that reads as gently calligraphic rather than geometric. The letterforms show rounded shoulders and softened corners, with occasional notched joins and small cut-ins that give an ink-trap-like, carved quality at interior corners. Counters are fairly compact and apertures tend to be more closed, emphasizing mass and a strong silhouette. Spacing and rhythm feel energetic, with a mix of broad bowls and narrower stems creating a slightly uneven, characterful texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where its strong silhouettes and distinctive terminals can carry personality. It works well for branding and packaging that want a handcrafted or retro-leaning feel without switching to a serif. It can also serve signage and promotional graphics where legibility at larger sizes and visual impact are priorities.
The overall tone is bold and personable, with a slightly retro, sign-painter energy. Its quirks—flaring terminals and carved-looking joins—add warmth and approachability while still feeling assertive. It suggests craftsmanship and a playful confidence rather than a purely neutral, corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust display sans with added warmth through subtle contrast, flared terminals, and carved interior details. Those choices trade strict neutrality for memorability, aiming for a distinctive voice that stays readable while feeling crafted and expressive.
Uppercase forms are especially emphatic and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains clarity through distinct shapes and sturdy counters. Numerals are similarly weighty and attention-grabbing, suited to display use where the distinctive terminals and modulation can be appreciated.