Sans Contrasted Tyme 11 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, elegant, editorial, dramatic, refined, classic, display focus, editorial voice, premium branding, typographic drama, high-contrast, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, sculpted.
This typeface presents a high-contrast, upright construction with crisp, razor-like hairlines and weighty vertical stems. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly tensioned, giving rounds (O, C, G) a sculpted, editorial feel, while joins and terminals often resolve into sharp, wedge-like forms. Proportions lean toward traditional book display: relatively compact lowercase with clear counters, a two-storey “g,” and numerals that mix sturdy forms with fine entry/exit strokes. Spacing appears balanced but lively, with noticeable rhythm changes as the thin strokes flare into heavier stress points.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display contexts where its contrast and sharp detailing can read clearly. It can also support premium branding applications—such as fashion, beauty, editorial identities, and upscale packaging—where a refined, high-impact serif voice is needed.
The overall tone is polished and formal, with a dramatic contrast that reads as luxurious and composed. It evokes an editorial, fashion-forward sensibility—confident and refined rather than playful—suited to settings where typographic presence and sharp detail are desirable.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif experience with a clean, controlled rhythm and crisp finishing, emphasizing elegance and typographic drama for display-led composition.
At larger sizes the fine hairlines and pointed terminals become a defining feature, producing a crisp, engraved-like sparkle across lines. In dense text, the strong contrast and sharp joins create a pronounced texture that feels authoritative and deliberate.