Sans Contrasted Issi 6 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, chunky, cartoonish, friendly, impact, approachability, display clarity, branding character, soft corners, geometric, bulbous, notched joins, compact counters.
A heavy, wide display sans with a geometric foundation and softened corners. Strokes are predominantly blocky and monoline-like at first glance, but with noticeable modulation where curved joins and terminals swell and taper, especially in S, a, s, and the numerals. Many letters use simplified, almost stencil-like shaping with occasional angular notches and wedge cuts at joins (notably in K, M, N, V/W/X/Y), while round forms (O, Q, o, e) are broad and oval with relatively tight counters. Lowercase is single-storey in key forms (a, g) and stays compact and sturdy, with short extenders and a consistent, squat rhythm across words.
Best suited for large-scale applications where its broad shapes and distinctive joins can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging fronts, event graphics, and brand marks. It can work for short bursts of mixed-case copy (taglines, labels, UI headings), but the dense counters and stylized construction favor display typography over long-form reading.
The overall tone is bold and jovial, leaning toward a retro, cartoon-title feel rather than a neutral modern sans. Its chunky silhouettes and buoyant curves give it a friendly, attention-grabbing voice that reads as informal and energetic, with a hint of mid-century signage or toy-like branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, characterful voice: wide proportions for presence, simplified geometry for clarity, and playful notches/modulation to keep the forms lively. It aims to feel bold and approachable, optimized for branding and statement typography rather than neutrality.
Spacing appears generous relative to the dense letterforms, helping keep the texture from becoming too dark at display sizes. The distinctive diagonals and notched transitions create a lively rhythm in all-caps settings, while the rounded bowls keep mixed-case text from feeling sharp or technical.