Sans Contrasted Sela 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social media, playful, friendly, casual, retro, sporty, friendly impact, dynamic display, casual tone, brand voice, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, brushy, informal.
A slanted, heavy sans with rounded forms and soft, slightly tapered terminals that suggest a marker/brush influence rather than rigid geometric construction. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thickened curves and lighter joins that create a lively, hand-drawn rhythm while staying clean and legible. Counters are generally open and generous, and the overall proportions feel expansive with broad bowls and a compact, sturdy footprint in each glyph. The figures and caps maintain consistent weight and slant, giving the set a cohesive, energetic texture across words and lines.
Works best for bold headlines and short-to-medium display text where the slanted, rounded shapes can convey energy and warmth—such as posters, youth-oriented branding, packaging, and social media graphics. It can also function for punchy subheads or callouts where legibility and personality need to coexist.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, reading as informal and expressive without becoming messy. Its buoyant curves and forward lean add motion and enthusiasm, evoking a casual, sporty, slightly retro personality suited to friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a sans with the expressiveness of a casual, brush-like italic, delivering high impact with a friendly voice. It prioritizes motion, softness, and bold presence for attention-grabbing display applications.
Diagonal letters and rounded joins create a smooth flow in longer text, while the strong weight keeps it impactful at display sizes. The numerals appear rounded and sturdy, matching the alphabet’s soft, energetic construction for consistent headline use.