Sans Contrasted Issi 5 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, quirky, attention grabbing, retro display, playful branding, novelty impact, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, posterlike, bouncy.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with broad proportions and pronounced thick–thin modulation that reads almost sculpted. Letterforms are built from chunky, rounded masses with softened corners and frequent teardrop or wedge-like terminals, creating a lively silhouette and strong black presence. Counters tend to be small and oval, joins are smooth and swollen, and several diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) become angular, faceted cuts that contrast with the otherwise blobby curves. Spacing appears generous, and the overall rhythm is uneven in an intentional, hand-shaped way rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to short-form display settings where its strong silhouette can work at larger sizes—posters, headlines, packaging, storefront or event signage, and characterful logotypes. It can add a playful, retro accent in branding, but is likely too dense for extended body copy.
The font projects a bold, humorous personality with a distinctly retro, novelty flavor. Its exaggerated shapes and bouncy modulation feel inviting and attention-seeking, leaning more toward expressive headline energy than neutral utility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and recognizability through inflated, high-contrast shapes and distinctive terminals. It prioritizes personality and visual texture over neutrality, aiming for an eye-catching, novelty display effect.
In text, the dense strokes and tight internal counters make small sizes feel compact and dark, while larger settings emphasize the distinctive terminals and faceted diagonals. Numerals and capitals carry the same chunky, rounded construction, reinforcing a consistent, display-first voice.