Sans Contrasted Selo 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, dynamic, playful, lively, casual, expressive, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly tone, motion emphasis, slanted, brushlike, calligraphic, rounded, tapered.
A slanted, brushlike sans with fluid, tapered strokes and rounded joins. Forms show noticeable modulation, with thicker downstrokes and finer exits that create pointed terminals and occasional spur-like tips. Counters are generally open and rounded, while curves and diagonals carry a forward-leaning, handwritten rhythm. Widths vary by letter, giving the alphabet an uneven, natural cadence rather than a rigid, monoline structure.
This style is well suited to headlines, short slogans, and display text where motion and personality are desired. It can work effectively in branding and packaging for casual or youth-oriented products, as well as social graphics and promotional materials. For best results, use at moderate-to-large sizes where the tapering and stroke modulation remain clear.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, with a breezy handwritten feel that reads as friendly and spirited. Its forward motion and crisp terminals add a sense of speed and emphasis, making it feel expressive without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary handwritten/brush impression within a largely sans framework, balancing readability with expressive movement. Its variable letter widths and tapered terminals suggest a focus on natural writing rhythm and energetic emphasis for display-driven typography.
Caps lean toward simple, sans constructions but are softened by brush taper and subtle asymmetries. Lowercase shapes maintain legibility with clear bowls and open apertures, while diagonals and crossings (notably in letters like k, v, w, x) emphasize swift, gestural strokes. Numerals share the same slant and modulation, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel consistent.