Sans Contrasted Elpa 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, handmade, storybook, whimsical, quirky, handmade feel, display impact, added personality, informal tone, wobbly, inked, brushy, organic, irregular.
A high-contrast, upright sans with an intentionally irregular, hand-drawn construction. Strokes alternate between chunky, ink-heavy verticals and hairline connectors, creating a lively, uneven rhythm across words. Curves are slightly lopsided and terminals tend to look brushed or blunted rather than cleanly geometric, with occasional flare and taper that suggests pen or brush pressure. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a variable, hand-set feel while keeping counters open enough for display legibility.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding moments where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable. It can work well for children’s materials, whimsical editorial callouts, event graphics, and short quotes where its textured contrast becomes an asset rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is playful and offbeat, with a handmade charm that feels casual and a little mischievous. Its uneven texture reads like drawn lettering rather than engineered type, lending warmth and personality that can soften a layout and make it feel more human.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering in a contrasting sans structure, prioritizing character and visual energy over strict regularity. Its variable forms and brush-like stroke modulation aim to deliver a distinctive, personable display presence.
The mix of heavy stems and thin joins creates strong texture and sparkle, especially in longer lines, and some letters lean on distinctive silhouette over strict consistency. Numerals follow the same expressive contrast and slightly wobbly baseline behavior, helping the font feel cohesive in headings and short statements.