Sans Contrasted Selo 12 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, quotes, dynamic, friendly, casual, expressive, sporty, handwritten feel, energy, informal tone, display impact, brand voice, oblique, rounded, brushed, calligraphic, lively.
An oblique, sans-based design with rounded curves and tapered terminals that suggest a brush or fast pen stroke. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thicker downstrokes and slimmer joins, creating a fluid rhythm across words. Proportions feel open and horizontally generous, with smooth bowls and soft corners; counters remain fairly clear even as forms lean forward. Overall spacing reads slightly uneven in a natural, handwritten way, contributing to a more organic texture in text.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display settings where a lively, informal voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and pull quotes. It can also work for brief UI accents or social graphics, but its expressive modulation and oblique stance make it less ideal for dense, small-size reading.
The font conveys motion and informality, reading upbeat and approachable rather than formal or technical. Its slanted posture and stroke taper add a sense of speed and personality, giving it a conversational, energetic tone.
The design appears intended to provide a casual, energetic alternative to neutral italics—capturing the feel of quick brush lettering while staying in an unconnected, sans-like structure for easy setting in modern layouts.
Distinctive angled cuts and teardrop-like endings appear on several letters, reinforcing a brush-script impression without connecting strokes. Numerals share the same forward-leaning, tapered construction, helping mixed text feel consistent.