Sans Contrasted Uhba 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, editorial design, branding, editorial, classic, refined, authoritative, literary, editorial voice, premium feel, display clarity, classic tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, open counters.
A sharply contrasted, upright typeface with crisp stroke endings and pronounced thick–thin modulation that gives characters a sculpted, ink-trap-free look. The forms show classic, bracketed serifs and a relatively tall cap presence, with compact joins and sturdy vertical stems. Curves are smooth and controlled, with open interior counters and a slightly lively rhythm created by tapered terminals and assertive horizontals. Numerals and capitals feel weighty and stable, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and steady spacing for text-setting.
Well suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, and cover typography where contrast and elegance can carry the layout. It also fits book jackets, cultural branding, and premium packaging, and can work for shorter passages of text when set with sufficient size and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, projecting tradition and credibility with a refined, print-forward character. Its contrast and crisp edges add a sense of sophistication and seriousness, suitable for content that aims to feel established and authoritative rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, high-contrast reading voice with a contemporary crispness—balancing traditional proportions and serif structure with clean, decisive detailing for modern editorial use.
In longer sample text, the font maintains a strong typographic color and consistent baseline rhythm, with punctuation and capitals holding their presence well at display sizes. The contrast and sharp details suggest it will reward adequate size and rendering conditions where fine strokes remain clear.