Sans Contrasted Abve 5 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, logos, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, refined, modern, elegance, drama, premium, display, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, graceful, delicate.
A sharply contrasted display face built from hairline connectors and strong vertical strokes, giving a sleek, cut-from-ink look. Curves are smooth and continuous with teardrop-like terminals and occasional sharp joins, creating a rhythmic alternation between thick stems and whisper-thin transitions. Proportions feel tall and elegant, with open counters in letters like C, O, and S, and a distinctly sculpted, slightly calligraphic construction in diagonals and bowls. Numerals echo the same contrast and curvature, with crisp arcs and fine entry/exit strokes that emphasize a polished, high-end texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand marks where its contrast and hairline detailing can be appreciated. It also fits luxury packaging and beauty or culture applications that benefit from a refined, editorial feel, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, reading as contemporary elegance with a hint of fashion editorial drama. Its delicate hairlines and sculptural forms feel refined and premium, projecting a curated, gallery-like restraint rather than a casual or utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, premium display voice by combining strong vertical structure with extremely fine connecting strokes and polished terminals. Its emphasis on contrast, open forms, and controlled elegance suggests a focus on sophisticated branding and editorial typography.
At larger sizes the hairline joins and thin cross-strokes become a defining feature, producing a shimmering, high-contrast color across lines. The design favors clean, controlled geometry and smooth curves over overt ornament, while still relying on terminal finesse and stroke modulation for personality.