Sans Contrasted Raded 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, quirky, attention, cheerfulness, nostalgia, approachability, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, wedge terminals, high impact.
A heavy, compact display face with broad proportions and rounded, slightly swelling strokes. Letterforms show subtle stroke modulation and a lively, uneven rhythm, with wedge-like terminals and softly curved joins that keep counters open despite the weight. The shapes lean on simple geometric skeletons but are intentionally irregular in detailing, giving the alphabet a hand-shaped, cut-paper feel. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy mass and rounded geometry, producing a strong, poster-ready texture in lines of text.
Best used at display sizes where its chunky forms and playful modulation can be appreciated—headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and packaging. It can also work for short bursts of copy (taglines, labels, UI hero text) when a friendly, high-impact voice is needed.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a humorous, slightly mischievous character. Its soft, inflated forms and jaunty modulation evoke mid-century and carnival-signage energy while remaining approachable rather than aggressive. It reads as cheerful and attention-seeking, suited to expressive headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, humorous personality. By combining sturdy, rounded construction with noticeable but controlled modulation and wedge terminals, it aims to feel retro-inflected and hand-crafted while staying clear and legible in bold settings.
Spacing appears generous for the weight, helping prevent dark clumping in all-caps settings. The lowercase maintains a steady, readable silhouette with round dots and simplified forms that prioritize impact over fine detail.