Sans Contrasted Rimu 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, comics, playful, quirky, friendly, cartoonish, punchy, attention-grabbing, humor, informality, handmade feel, display impact, chunky, rounded, bouncy, irregular, soft-edged.
A chunky display sans with rounded, soft-edged forms and intentionally uneven geometry. Strokes are heavy with noticeable thick–thin shaping created by wedge-like terminals and subtly warped contours, giving letters a hand-cut, slightly wobbly feel. Counters are generally large and open, and the overall texture is lively due to small inconsistencies in widths and joins across the alphabet and numerals. The lowercase maintains clear, simple silhouettes with a single-storey “a” and “g,” while capitals stay compact and bold, emphasizing mass and rhythm over strict uniformity.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and playful branding where personality is more important than typographic neutrality. It also works well for comic-style captions, event graphics, and social media titles, especially when set large enough to let the quirky contours read clearly.
The font reads as playful and informal, with a humorous, cartoon-title energy. Its bouncy shapes and uneven rhythm feel approachable and kid-friendly, leaning toward a retro novelty tone rather than a corporate or editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a bold, attention-grabbing display face that injects warmth and humor through rounded forms and deliberate irregularity. Its contrasted, wedge-like terminals and bouncy rhythm suggest a hand-made, cartoon-inspired approach meant to feel energetic and approachable.
Numerals are bold and characterful, with rounded bowls and exaggerated curves that match the letterforms. The overall spacing and silhouettes favor quick recognition at larger sizes, while the intentionally irregular outlines add personality and motion to lines of text.