Sans Contrasted Asnud 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, bookish, refined, formal, classic authority, space economy, editorial impact, display clarity, high-shouldered, bracketed, crisp, tapered, sharp terminals.
A compact, upright text face with pronounced, triangular wedge serifs and moderate thick–thin modulation. Stems are sturdy while joins and terminals taper to sharp points, giving letters a crisp, chiseled finish. The overall proportions feel condensed, with relatively narrow bowls and tight interior counters; curves are controlled and slightly squarish in places, contributing to a firm rhythm on the line. Numerals follow the same serifed, contrast-driven logic and sit cleanly with the capitals and lowercase.
It works well for headlines and subheads where its sharp wedge serifs and compact proportions can create impact without sprawling horizontally. The style also fits editorial settings such as magazine titles, book covers, and pull quotes, as well as branding where a classic, authoritative voice is desired.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting seriousness and a slightly dramatic, old-style authority. Its sharp serifs and tapered ends add a refined, bookish character that feels suited to established institutions and classic publishing aesthetics.
The letterforms appear intended to combine a traditional serif voice with a more pointed, high-contrast silhouette, delivering a strong, recognizable texture at display sizes while maintaining an orderly, text-like structure. The condensed proportions suggest an emphasis on economy of space and dense, column-friendly typography.
The design shows a consistent wedge-serif motif across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing strong horizontals and emphatic endings. In the sample text, the narrow set and crisp terminals create a dense texture that reads as formal and deliberate, with punctuation and capitals carrying clear presence.