Sans Contrasted Obfy 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, branding, posters, refined, classic, dramatic, formal, elegance, editorial voice, display impact, classic tone, brand distinction, crisp, flared, tapered, calligraphic, sharp.
This typeface presents a crisp, high-contrast construction with narrow hairlines and stronger verticals that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Many strokes show subtle flaring and tapered terminals rather than blunt endings, giving the letters a carved, inscribed feel despite the generally clean silhouette. Uppercase forms are tall and stately with elegant curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and pointed joins in letters like W and V. Lowercase shows a traditional, bookish structure with a two-storey a and g, a slender, slightly curved f, and a right-leaning, energetic k; counters are fairly open while spacing reads a touch tight in text, contributing to a dense, editorial texture.
It performs especially well in headlines, deck copy, and editorial display where its contrast and tapered terminals can be appreciated. It can also suit book covers and brand wordmarks that want a classic, cultured voice; for longer passages, slightly generous tracking and comfortable leading would help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a dramatic contrast that feels confident and slightly ceremonial. It evokes an editorial, classical voice—serious and composed—while the tapered strokes add a hint of crafted elegance rather than a purely neutral, utilitarian feel.
The design appears intended to blend a clean, contemporary outline with classical, high-contrast modulation, producing a dignified display face that reads as both modern and literary. Its tapered terminals and lively stroke rhythm suggest a goal of elegance and distinction rather than strict neutrality.
Figures appear lining and proportionally varied, with clear differentiation between similar shapes; the 1 is a simple vertical form and the 0 is an oval with strong contrast. The ampersand is compact and decorative, aligning with the font’s inscribed, high-contrast character.