Sans Contrasted Tadun 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intercom Arabic', 'Intercom Devanagari', 'Intercom Kannada', and 'Intercom Tamil' by Indian Type Foundry and 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, assertive, vintage, editorial, dramatic, sporty, space-saving, headline impact, retro flavor, strong branding, condensed, high-contrast, crisp, compact, bracketless.
A compact, vertically oriented display face with tall proportions and a tightly spaced, condensed rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast with thick stems and noticeably thinner joins and curves, creating a carved, ink-trap-like sharpness in places. Terminals are clean and mostly squared, with subtly tapered or pinched transitions that add snap to bowls and shoulders. Counters are relatively small and the overall silhouette reads solid and punchy, especially in uppercase and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and brand marks where a dense, high-impact word shape is useful. It also works well on packaging and labels that need strong shelf presence, especially when set in short phrases or stacked lines.
The tone is forceful and attention-grabbing, with a vintage poster and headline energy. Its condensed stance and crisp contrast give it a confident, slightly theatrical voice that feels at home in bold messaging rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in a narrow footprint, delivering bold, condensed letterforms with enough contrast and sharpness to feel lively in display settings.
Uppercase forms are particularly commanding, with strong verticals and compact counters that hold together well at large sizes. The lowercase keeps a traditional, readable structure while retaining the same tight, dense color, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive and intentional.