Sans Contrasted Idba 15 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, cheerful, display impact, brand character, retro flavor, friendly tone, geometric, rounded, soft corners, teardrop terminals, compact apertures.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with chunky, geometric construction and clear stroke modulation. Curves are generously rounded and often end in teardrop-like terminals, while joins and corners stay crisp enough to keep the forms readable at large sizes. Counters tend to be compact and apertures are relatively tight, creating a strong, poster-like color on the page. Overall spacing feels built for impact, with sturdy verticals and broad, simplified shapes that maintain consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short to medium headline settings where its heavy color and stylized terminals can be appreciated. It works well for branding, packaging, and promotional graphics that need an energetic, approachable voice, and can also serve as a strong wordmark style for logos when set with generous breathing room.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a slightly retro personality reminiscent of mid-century signage and expressive editorial headlines. The rounded forms and softened terminals give it a friendly, approachable feel, while the dense letterforms keep it assertive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended as an expressive, high-impact sans for display use, balancing geometric simplicity with distinctive terminal shapes to create a recognizable voice. It prioritizes presence and personality over open, text-optimized counters, aiming for a bold, friendly look in titles and brand-facing typography.
Several letters show distinctive, stylized finishing—especially on curved strokes—adding character without becoming ornate. Numerals follow the same chunky, high-impact rhythm as the letters, making the set feel cohesive in branding and headline contexts.