Sans Contrasted Elhi 10 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, handmade, retro, quirky, whimsical, add personality, retro display, playful impact, handmade look, bouncy, irregular, expressive, tapered, soft-edged.
A condensed, high-contrast display sans with lively, hand-drawn irregularity. Strokes fluctuate dramatically between thick verticals and hairline connections, with frequent tapering and slightly wobbly contours that keep the rhythm informal. Counters tend toward narrow ovals, curves feel elastic, and terminals are mostly blunt with occasional softened or flicked ends. Overall spacing is moderately tight, with variable letter widths and a slightly uneven baseline/weight distribution that reads intentional and illustrative.
Best used for headlines, short copy, and display settings where its contrast and irregular hand-made texture can be appreciated. It works well for posters, packaging, editorial openers, book or album covers, and branding that aims for a quirky, vintage-leaning personality; it is less suited to long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is playful and offbeat, with a mid-century poster and storybook energy. Its punchy black shapes and delicate hairlines create a theatrical, mischievous voice—more characterful than neutral—suited to designs that want charm and personality over strict precision.
The font appears designed to combine bold, condensed impact with a whimsical, hand-rendered feel. By pairing hefty stems with thin, tapered joins and intentionally uneven contours, it aims to deliver a distinctive display voice that feels crafted and energetic rather than strictly geometric.
The design leans on strong vertical emphasis and condensed proportions, so it holds attention at larger sizes where the hairline links remain visible. The numerals and caps echo the same alternating heavy/light construction, reinforcing a cohesive, animated texture in text.