Sans Contrasted Egjy 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, storybook, expressiveness, handmade feel, space-saving, display impact, wavy, bouncy, informal, inked, idiosyncratic.
This typeface uses tall, condensed proportions with lively, slightly irregular outlines that feel hand-drawn. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, often with softened, tapered joins and subtle swelling on verticals, giving an inked, brush-like texture without true calligraphic slant. Curves are rounded but not perfectly symmetrical, and counters vary in openness from letter to letter, creating a buoyant rhythm across words. Terminals are generally blunt or softly rounded, and the overall spacing appears moderately tight for its narrow set, emphasizing a vertical, columnar color on the page.
It works best in short to medium display settings such as headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from an approachable, quirky voice. The narrow footprint can help fit longer titles into limited space, while the contrast and irregularity make it more suitable for larger sizes than dense body text.
The overall tone is cheerful and whimsical, with a casual, handmade character that reads as personable rather than formal. Its uneven, bouncy rhythm suggests craft, storytelling, and lighthearted display use, while the strong contrast adds a touch of theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-energy display sans with a hand-rendered feel—combining narrow proportions and strong stroke modulation to create a distinctive, playful texture that stands out in expressive typography.
Capitals are particularly tall and simplified, while lowercase forms introduce more movement through asymmetric bowls and looping descenders; this mixed behavior contributes to a distinctly informal texture. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic and remain visually consistent with the letterforms.