Sans Contrasted Lerif 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, posters, packaging, headlines, children's, playful, whimsical, retro, storybook, handmade, charm, nostalgia, informality, display impact, brand voice, soft, rounded, bouncy, inked, expressive.
A lively, rounded sans with a distinctly hand-drawn rhythm and gently irregular proportions. Strokes swell and taper in an inked, calligraphic way, with softly bulging curves, narrow joins, and occasional wedge-like terminals that create a buoyant texture. Counters are generally open and rounded, while verticals and bowls subtly lean into asymmetry, giving letters a springy, animated feel. The figures mirror the same soft geometry and tapering, producing a cohesive, display-forward set.
Best suited to logos, headlines, posters, and packaging where a warm, playful voice is needed. It performs especially well at medium-to-large sizes for titles, short blurbs, and brand marks; for longer text, more generous spacing and sizing help preserve clarity.
The tone is cheerful and characterful, evoking mid-century signage and storybook lettering. Its bouncy curves and inky modulation read as friendly and slightly mischievous, prioritizing personality over strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, retro-leaning display voice with hand-rendered energy. Its controlled irregularity and tapered stroke behavior suggest a focus on charm and memorability for attention-grabbing typography.
Round forms like O/0 show an eye-like internal shape in the sample, reinforcing the quirky, decorative flavor. The alphabet maintains consistent softness, with noticeable individual letter character that becomes more prominent as setting size increases.