Sans Contrasted Kisa 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, retro, playful, funky, groovy, poster-ready, display impact, retro revival, brand voice, soft geometry, high presence, rounded, geometric, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy.
A very heavy, rounded sans with pronounced stroke modulation and broad, open counters. Forms lean geometric overall, but terminals are softened and often swell into teardrop-like or blunted ends, creating a lively rhythm. Curves are generous and circular (notably in O/C/G), while joins and diagonals (A/V/W/X) stay clean and crisp, producing a clear silhouette at display sizes. Lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified construction with compact apertures, plus a single-storey a and g that emphasize smooth, contemporary shapes. Numerals follow the same bold, rounded structure with strong figure presence and high contrast between thick bowls and thinner connecting strokes.
Best suited for display typography where its bold silhouettes and rhythmic contrast can carry impact—posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and attention-grabbing editorial treatments. It can work in short bursts of text (taglines, subheads), but its strong personality and dense black shapes are most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The font reads as upbeat and distinctly retro, with a 1970s-inspired, pop-forward energy. Its rounded geometry and swelling terminals give it a friendly, slightly psychedelic warmth rather than a strict technical feel. Overall it conveys confidence and fun, designed to be noticed quickly and remembered.
The design intent appears to be a high-impact display sans that blends geometric structure with expressive, swollen terminals and visible contrast to create a memorable, retro-leaning voice. It prioritizes distinctive texture and strong word shapes over neutrality, aiming for branding and headline presence.
Spacing appears relatively generous for such heavy shapes, helping counters stay readable in word settings. The contrast and soft, swollen terminals create a distinctive texture in lines of text, especially around curved letters and in rounded punctuation like the dot on i/j.