Sans Contrasted Fybe 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, comic, attention grab, retro flavor, friendly impact, expressive display, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft corners, energetic.
A heavy, slanted display sans with broad, rounded forms and subtly chiseled terminals that give the strokes a carved, wedge-like finish. Curves are full and inflated, with countershapes that stay open despite the dense weight, while joins and corners are softened rather than sharp. The design shows noticeable stroke modulation within the thick shapes, creating a lively, slightly irregular rhythm across letters and numerals. Overall spacing feels generous for the weight, helping the bold silhouettes remain readable at headline sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront signage, packaging callouts, and bold brand marks where personality is desired. It can also work for playful editorial headers or event graphics, but the heavy forms make it less appropriate for long passages at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a buoyant, cartoon-leaning character that reads as friendly rather than aggressive. Its forward slant and swelling curves add momentum and humor, suggesting an informal, energetic voice with a retro poster sensibility.
The design appears intended as a characterful display face that maximizes impact through mass, rounded geometry, and a forward-leaning stance. The subtle internal modulation and angled terminals add visual sparkle so large text feels animated and dynamic rather than purely blocky.
Distinctive details include rounded, somewhat teardrop-like bowls, compact apertures, and terminals that often end in angled cuts, which adds texture and motion to blocks of text. The numerals are similarly chunky and expressive, matching the letterforms’ rounded, animated feel.