Sans Contrasted Taroj 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, punchy, dynamic, confident, impact, motion, retro flavor, display emphasis, brand voice, rounded, compressed slant, ink-trap feel, soft corners, forward-leaning.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with compact, rounded forms and a smooth, continuous stroke flow. Curves are broadly radiused and terminals are softened, giving the letters a chunky, molded look rather than a sharp, geometric one. Counters tend to be small and teardrop-like, and several joins show subtle notches or wedge-like cut-ins that add bite and help keep tight interior spaces open. The overall rhythm is energetic, with slightly irregular width behavior across letters and figures that reinforces a hand-drawn or display-driven construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and identity marks where its weight and slant can drive emphasis. It also fits sports branding and event graphics, especially where a retro-dynamic voice is desired.
The tone is bold and kinetic, evoking mid-century sign painting and classic athletic lettering. Its slanted stance and chunky silhouettes communicate speed, impact, and friendliness at the same time, making it feel assertive without becoming harsh.
The design appears intended as a display italic that prioritizes momentum and visual punch, combining rounded sans shapes with intentional cut-ins to preserve clarity in tight interior spaces. It aims to deliver a bold, vintage-leaning voice that remains cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.
The numerals match the letters’ compact, rounded build and read best when given ample size and spacing. In longer text, the dense counters and heavy color can create a strong texture, so it benefits from generous leading and careful tracking in paragraph-like settings.