Sans Contrasted Tyvi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazine design, editorial text, branding, editorial, classic, formal, literary, elegant, editorial tone, classic revival, premium feel, print elegance, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, ball terminals, open counters.
This typeface shows a traditional serif construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a mostly vertical stress. Capitals are stately and fairly narrow in feel, with crisp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that keep joins smooth. The lowercase has a moderate x-height and a calligraphic rhythm, with noticeable teardrop/ball terminals on characters like a and y, and compact counters that tighten the texture in paragraph settings. Figures align with the serifed style: the 2 and 3 have strong curved spines and the 8 is tightly waisted, contributing to a refined, print-like color.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired—magazine headlines, book covers, and pull quotes benefit from its high-contrast elegance. In longer passages it can work for print-forward reading experiences, particularly when paired with generous leading and careful sizing to manage contrast and detail.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, evoking classic publishing and formal correspondence. High contrast and sharp detailing lend a sense of luxury and authority, while the flowing curves and ball terminals add a subtle, traditional warmth rather than a purely austere feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a timeless, publication-oriented serif with elevated contrast and refined terminals, balancing readability with a distinctly editorial, premium tone. Its details suggest an aim toward sophisticated typography for both display and text contexts.
In text, the strong contrast creates lively sparkle and pronounced rhythm, especially in mixed-case lines. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates the roman carries much of the expressive character through terminals and modulation, which can read striking at display sizes and slightly more intense at smaller sizes.