Sans Contrasted Asruh 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, kids titles, playful, quirky, whimsical, handmade, expressive, attention grab, add character, playful display, handcrafted feel, condensed, angular, spiky, tall, bouncy.
A condensed, upright sans with a tall silhouette and noticeably irregular rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast, with many letters built from narrow vertical stems paired with sharp, tapered joins and wedge-like terminals that create a slightly spiky texture. Curves are compact and often pinched, while bowls and counters stay relatively small, reinforcing the tight, vertical feel. Width and spacing vary from glyph to glyph, giving lines of text a lively, uneven cadence rather than a rigidly uniform setting.
It works best in display contexts such as posters, headlines, book covers, and branded packaging where a playful, slightly eccentric voice is desired. It can also suit short editorial callouts or titles, especially when paired with a calmer companion font for body copy.
The overall tone is quirky and theatrical, with a handmade, storybook energy. The sharp terminals and springy proportions make it feel mischievous and attention-seeking, suited to expressive display rather than neutral everyday reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact display voice with a handcrafted edge. Its mixed widths, tapered terminals, and energetic stroke behavior aim to stand out and inject character into titles and branding.
The font’s narrow build and pointed details create strong vertical emphasis and a distinctive silhouette in headlines. In longer text, the variable widths and jagged terminals add personality but also increase visual activity, so careful sizing and spacing will help maintain clarity.