Sans Contrasted Elhi 2 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, social graphics, playful, handmade, quirky, whimsical, friendly, handmade charm, cheerful display, informal branding, storybook tone, organic, brushy, bouncy, expressive, rounded.
This typeface has an informal, hand-drawn construction with strongly modulated strokes and slightly irregular contours. Stems are generally slender with occasional heavy, inky thicks, creating a lively texture and a noticeable dark–light rhythm across words. Terminals tend to be softly rounded and sometimes tapered, while curves are open and slightly uneven in a deliberate, human way. Proportions are compact with tall capitals and comparatively small counters, and the figures mix straight, brush-like strokes with rounded bowls, maintaining an intentionally imperfect consistency.
It works best for short to medium-length display settings where personality is desired—posters, playful branding, packaging, book covers, and social or editorial graphics. It can also suit invitations or craft-oriented projects, particularly when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, storybook-like personality. Its uneven stroke behavior and bouncy spacing suggest casual authenticity rather than precision, giving headlines a warm, handcrafted feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, characterful sans with a handmade brush/marker sensibility—prioritizing charm and expressiveness over strict geometric uniformity while remaining clear enough for display reading.
The font’s contrast and irregularities create strong color on the page, especially in longer lines, where the alternating thick accents become part of the texture. Letterforms like the uppercase diagonals and the lowercase curves emphasize a drawn-by-hand rhythm that reads best when allowed some breathing room.