Sans Contrasted Selo 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dynamic, expressive, calligraphic, vintage, dramatic, display impact, handmade feel, expressive contrast, signage flavor, oblique stress, tapered strokes, rounded forms, sharp terminals, swashy.
A slanted, high-contrast sans with a calligraphic construction: thick, rounded main strokes are paired with hairline joins and tapered entry/exit strokes. Bowls tend to be soft and inflated while many terminals end in sharp, knife-like points, creating a lively interplay of curves and spikes. Proportions vary noticeably between glyphs, with a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm; the lowercase is compact with a short x-height and pronounced ascenders/descenders, and several letters show simplified, single-storey forms. Figures follow the same contrast and slant, with a mix of open curves and angular cuts that keep the texture energetic in text.
Best suited for headlines, short blurbs, logos, and branded phrases where its contrast and slanted rhythm can be appreciated at display sizes. It can work well for packaging, event materials, and editorial feature titling that benefits from a distinctive, calligraphic sans voice.
The overall tone is theatrical and spirited, evoking handwritten signage and mid‑century display typography rather than quiet neutrality. Its brisk slant and dramatic contrast give it a sense of motion and flair, suitable for expressive, attention-seeking settings.
The design appears intended to blend sans structure with brush-pen expressiveness, prioritizing personality, motion, and punchy contrast over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver a distinctive display presence with a handcrafted, sign-inspired feel.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and sharp terminals create a sparkling texture at larger sizes, but the narrow hairlines and idiosyncratic letterforms can make long passages feel busy. The uppercase reads bold and emblematic, while the lowercase adds a more casual, brushlike character.