Sans Contrasted Ofgem 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, branding, headlines, formal, refined, classic, readability, elegance, modern classic, clarity, crisp, calligraphic, modulated, bracketed, vertical stress.
A modulated text face with pronounced thick–thin transitions and crisp, tapered terminals that give strokes a slightly calligraphic feel. Proportions are balanced and upright, with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between round and straight forms. Curves show vertical stress (notably in O/C), and joins are clean and controlled; the lowercase features compact bowls and a single-storey g with a prominent ear. Numerals follow the same contrast and rhythm, with open counters and elegant, slightly flared endings.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, reports, and book interiors where contrast can add hierarchy and polish. It can also perform effectively in branding and display settings, especially for headlines and short blocks of text that benefit from its refined stroke modulation.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining classic bookish refinement with a clean, contemporary restraint. It feels serious and trustworthy, with enough contrast to add sophistication without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed to deliver a modern, clean reading experience while borrowing the elegance of contrast-driven, calligraphic construction. The intention appears to be a versatile workhorse for professional publishing with a distinctly refined voice.
The design maintains a consistent contrast model across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a steady reading rhythm in paragraph text. Uppercase shapes feel stately and slightly narrow in presence, while the lowercase keeps counters open for clarity at text sizes.