Sans Contrasted Lenah 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, quotes, whimsical, hand-drawn, storybook, airy, expressive, handcrafted feel, playful display, expressive tone, light texture, spiky terminals, tapered strokes, organic curves, calligraphic.
This typeface has an airy, hand-rendered construction with slender strokes that swell and taper, creating a lively, calligraphic contrast. Letterforms are largely open and rounded, but frequently end in sharp, spear-like terminals that add a slightly spiky texture. Curves are drawn with an organic, slightly irregular rhythm, and strokes often look as if they were made with a flexible pen or brush. Overall spacing reads comfortable and uncluttered, with a light color on the page and a gentle, flowing baseline presence.
It performs best in display contexts where its delicate strokes and distinctive terminals can be appreciated—headlines, short passages, packaging, and editorial callouts. It can also work for whimsical branding or children’s and fantasy-adjacent materials, especially at medium to large sizes where the thin strokes remain clear.
The font conveys a playful, storybook tone—friendly and imaginative, with a touch of quirky drama from its pointed terminals and swooping curves. It feels informal and expressive rather than strict or technical, suggesting handcrafted personality and a light, whimsical energy.
The design appears intended to blend clean, sans-like simplicity with pen-drawn expressiveness, delivering an approachable display face that feels crafted and animated while remaining broadly legible. The tapered strokes and sharp terminals seem deliberately used to create sparkle and motion without relying on heavy ornament.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, readable silhouettes with distinctive, flared stroke endings, while lowercase letters add more gesture and variety, reinforcing a handmade cadence in text. Numerals follow the same tapered logic, keeping the set visually coherent in mixed settings.