Sans Contrasted Tyra 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, elegant, authoritative, classic, formal, editorial voice, display impact, classic refinement, brand presence, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, vertical stress, crisp, compact.
This typeface presents as a compact, high-contrast design with a strong vertical axis and crisp, clean edges. Strokes shift dramatically between thick stems and hairline joins, with bracketed serif-like terminals and wedge-shaped finishing details that give forms a sculpted, slightly calligraphic flavor. Uppercase letters are sturdy and rhythmic, while the lowercase shows a traditional structure with a two-storey “g” and “a,” pronounced joins, and tight counters that keep the color dense. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with delicate curves and sharp entry/exit strokes that read clearly at display sizes.
It suits headlines, magazine titles, pull quotes, and branding where a refined, high-impact voice is desirable. The dense typographic color and sharp contrast make it effective for short to medium-length text settings in print-forward layouts, as well as poster-style display typography.
The overall tone is editorial and refined, with a confident, authoritative presence. Its sharp contrast and classical construction convey formality and a slightly historic, bookish sensibility while still feeling clean and modern in finish.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, editorial feel with contemporary crispness, using strong stroke modulation and structured letterforms to project sophistication and emphasis in display and headline contexts.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the internal apertures are often narrow, producing a dark, assertive texture in paragraphs. The mix of thin hairlines and heavy stems creates lively sparkle in larger sizes but suggests caution for very small sizes or low-resolution reproduction.