Sans Contrasted Tabot 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, retro, friendly, display, robust, display impact, warmth, retro nod, print texture, compact voice, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, humanist, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with gently tapered strokes and rounded joins that create a subtly modulated, inked texture. Counters are relatively small and shapes are sturdy, with smooth, slightly pinched transitions at joints that give an ink‑trap-like impression without becoming decorative. Curves are broad and stable, verticals feel solid, and overall spacing reads tight and purposeful for headline settings. Numerals and lowercase show simplified, sturdy forms with soft terminals and a consistent, workmanlike rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for signage and editorial display lines, especially when you want a warm, slightly vintage presence with clear, sturdy letterforms.
The face conveys a confident, friendly tone with a faint retro flavor, like signage and print-era display lettering. Its sturdy silhouettes and softened details feel approachable rather than clinical, lending warmth and punch at the same time.
The likely intention is a contemporary display sans that borrows from traditional, inked or hand-cut letterforms—adding gentle modulation and softened joins to keep large text lively and approachable. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and even color for attention-grabbing titles and short copy.
The design emphasizes strong silhouette over interior detail, which helps it hold together at smaller display sizes but can look dense in long passages. The rounded tapering at ends and joins adds character and reduces harshness, making it well suited to bold statements and short bursts of text.