Sans Contrasted Dapi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, refined, literary, classic, formal, elegant display, editorial voice, premium branding, classic revival, crisp, sharp, elegant, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A high-contrast, upright design with sharp, tapered terminals and clean, controlled curves. Strokes modulate noticeably from hairline-thin joins to sturdier verticals, creating a crisp rhythm and a distinctly drawn, pen-like feel. Counters are generous and mostly open, with narrow waists in forms like “B” and “R” and pronounced, sculpted joins; diagonals are clean and taut, and round characters remain smooth without appearing geometric. The lowercase shows a relatively compact, traditional silhouette with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a pointed-arch “n,” and a slightly angled, lively italic-style “e,” while numerals follow the same contrast logic with elegant, thinner connections and heavier stems.
Best suited to display and titling work such as magazine headlines, book covers, cultural posters, and brand identities where contrast and refinement are assets. It can also work for short-form editorial text (pull quotes, intros, captions) when size and reproduction are controlled to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, leaning toward literary and boutique sophistication rather than utilitarian neutrality. The strong contrast and sharp terminals read as confident and premium, with a subtly dramatic presence that feels suited to curated, taste-driven contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast voice that nods to classic editorial typography while staying crisp and modern in its finishing. Its controlled modulation and sharp terminals suggest an emphasis on elegance, hierarchy, and strong typographic flavor in display settings.
In text, the design maintains a consistent baseline and clear word shapes, with contrast providing sparkle at larger sizes. The pointed arches and tapered terminals add visual bite, while the open counters help prevent the letterforms from feeling brittle despite the thin strokes.