Sans Contrasted Noreb 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, packaging, posters, friendly, retro, informal, approachable, lively, warmth, readability, personality, versatility, softness, soft terminals, humanist, rounded bowls, open counters, slanted joins.
This typeface is a clean, gently humanist sans with soft, subtly tapered stroke endings and a modest contrast that gives letters a slightly calligraphic rhythm. Forms are generally rounded with open counters (notably in C, e, and s), and the curves feel smooth rather than geometric. Uppercase proportions are straightforward and readable, while the lowercase shows more personality through varied stroke joins and slightly angled shoulders. The numerals follow the same softened, moderately contrasted construction, staying clear at text sizes while retaining a warm, handmade flavor.
It suits general-purpose text in interfaces and editorial layouts where a warmer sans is desired, as well as branding and packaging that benefits from an approachable, slightly vintage voice. At larger sizes it can add character to headlines and short display lines without relying on overt stylistic flourishes.
Overall, the font reads as friendly and lightly retro, with an informal tone that feels conversational rather than corporate. The soft terminals and gentle contrast add warmth and motion, suggesting a human touch without becoming decorative or whimsical to the point of novelty.
The design appears intended to balance everyday readability with a touch of personality, using soft terminals and modest contrast to avoid a sterile tone. It aims for a contemporary, usable sans that still feels human and expressive in longer passages.
The design maintains a consistent stroke logic across cases, with rounded bowls and relatively open apertures that support legibility. Curves and diagonals carry a mild irregularity in rhythm that keeps the texture lively in paragraphs, while still looking controlled and intentional.