Sans Contrasted Takez 13 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, kids media, playful, quirky, retro, hand-cut, expressiveness, handmade feel, display impact, retro charm, rounded, chunky, irregular, bouncy, tapered.
A chunky, display-oriented sans with rounded bowls, subtly tapered strokes, and an intentionally uneven, hand-cut edge quality. Curves dominate the construction (notably in C, G, O, and S), while straight stems and diagonals show slight wobble that keeps the texture lively rather than mechanical. Counters are generally generous for such heavy forms, and the overall rhythm alternates between compact, blocky shapes and more open, arced forms, creating a lively, uneven color across lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and promotional graphics where its irregular texture can shine. It can also work well for children’s content, events, and playful editorial accents, especially at larger sizes where the sculpted shapes and counters remain clear.
The letterforms read as playful and a bit mischievous, with a vintage cartoon and handmade sign-painting flavor. Its bouncy proportions and soft corners feel friendly and informal, leaning toward whimsical rather than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold, cut-paper or brush-shaped display style while maintaining a broadly sans structure and legible silhouettes. It prioritizes character and warmth over strict geometric consistency, producing an expressive, graphic voice for standout typography.
Distinctive details include a single-storey lowercase “a” and “g,” rounded terminals, and slightly asymmetric joins that reinforce the handmade personality. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky logic, making them suitable for attention-grabbing callouts and headings.