Sans Contrasted Sebu 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, posters, branding, headlines, packaging, retro, playful, art deco, friendly, quirky, distinctive voice, retro modernism, decorative geometry, headline impact, geometric, rounded, streamlined, soft corners, ink-trap like.
A geometric sans with rounded geometry and subtly tapered joins that create a lightly contrasted, sculpted feel. Bowls and counters are predominantly circular or oval, while terminals are clean and often softened rather than sharply cut. Several letters show distinctive internal cut-ins and notch-like joins that add rhythm and help separate dense black areas (notably in curved and junction-heavy forms). Uppercase proportions feel compact and display-oriented, with simplified straight strokes paired with broad curves; lowercase forms keep a single-storey, geometric construction and a steady, even baseline presence.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and editorial titling where the stylized joins and geometric counters can be appreciated. It can work for short blocks of text or pull quotes, but its distinctive constructions are most effective when given room and size.
The overall tone is retro and upbeat, mixing early-modern geometric simplicity with decorative quirks that read as Art Deco–adjacent. It feels friendly and expressive without becoming overly whimsical, projecting a confident, graphic personality suited to attention-getting settings.
The font appears intended to deliver a modern-geometric base with signature decorative cuts and softened terminals, creating a recognizable, period-evocative voice. Its forms prioritize bold, memorable shapes and a cohesive retro texture over strict neutrality.
The design leans on strong silhouettes and distinctive letter IDs (notched joins, circular counters, and stylized diagonals) that increase character at large sizes. In longer text, the same quirks can create a lively texture and slightly uneven rhythm compared with more neutral grotesks.