Sans Contrasted Rakid 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, western, rugged, blocky, playful, retro, display impact, vintage feel, signage look, hand-cut effect, thematic branding, chamfered, angular, notched, heavy, compact.
A heavy, angular sans with chamfered corners and irregular, carved-looking notches that give each glyph a cut-out silhouette. Counters are small and often squared-off, producing dense, high-impact letterforms with a slightly uneven edge rhythm. Proportions are generally compact with broad vertical stems, sturdy horizontals, and simplified joins; diagonals appear blunt and faceted rather than crisp. The texture is emphatic and poster-like, prioritizing bold shape recognition over fine detail at small sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, labels, and bold branding where the font can operate as a graphic element. It also works well for signage-inspired layouts and thematic packaging that benefits from a rugged, vintage voice. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity amid the dense, notched shapes.
The overall tone is rugged and vintage, evoking hand-cut signage, western posters, and bold display titling. The intentional roughness and chunky geometry add a playful toughness—more theatrical and attention-grabbing than neutral or corporate. It reads as energetic and characterful, with a strong “stamped” or “carved” attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive, cut-out aesthetic—combining sturdy sans construction with deliberately faceted edges to suggest hand-crafted or stamped lettering. Its consistent chiseled language across letters and numbers indicates a focus on memorable titling and strong thematic styling rather than understated text typography.
Uppercase forms feel especially monolithic, while lowercase retains the same chiseled vocabulary, keeping the set visually consistent. Numerals are similarly block-driven and high-impact, suitable for short bursts of information where the graphic silhouette matters most. The irregular facets can create a lively, slightly jittery texture in longer lines, which is part of the design’s charm.