Sans Contrasted Tabat 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grange' and 'Grange Rough' by Device, 'Bureau Grot' by Font Bureau, and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, punchy, friendly, retro, sturdy, impact, approachability, display legibility, retro flavor, brand presence, rounded, compact, soft corners, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, compact display sans with softly rounded joins and subtly flared terminals that give the strokes a carved, ink-trap-adjacent feel without becoming decorative. Counters are tight and shapes are broadly geometric, with a strong emphasis on verticals and a slightly squarish rhythm across the alphabet. The lowercase is sturdy and readable with a double-storey “g” and a ball terminal on “j,” while numerals are dense and uniform in color, built to hold up at large sizes. Overall spacing and letterfit appear intentionally tight, producing a dark, cohesive texture in text settings.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and signage where bold clarity is needed at a glance. It can work effectively for branding and packaging that want a sturdy, friendly display voice, especially in short phrases, labels, and callouts.
The tone is bold and assertive, with a warm, approachable softness from the rounded corners and cushioned proportions. It leans toward a classic, slightly retro sign-and-poster voice—confident and attention-grabbing rather than minimalist or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a solid, approachable character—combining strong, blocky construction with softened details to keep the tone friendly and legible in display settings.
In continuous text the weight and tight counters create strong presence and reduced air, so the face reads best when given generous size or breathing room. The shapes favor impact and solidity over delicacy, making it well suited to short lines and emphatic typography.