Sans Contrasted Obsi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, elegant, refined, dramatic, classic, premium tone, editorial voice, display impact, classic revival, brand elegance, sharp terminals, calligraphic, bracketed forms, open counters, sculpted curves.
This typeface uses sharply tapered strokes and pronounced contrast, with a crisp, chiseled feel to many joins and terminals. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while verticals and stems read steady and upright; the overall rhythm alternates between stout main strokes and hairline-like connections. Uppercase forms are broad and composed, with open bowls (notably in C/O) and pointed, wedge-like endings on letters such as S, V, W, and Y. The lowercase shows a compact, readable structure with distinctive, sculpted details—such as a single-storey a, a lively g with a sweeping lower curve, and a long-tailed y—giving the text an animated texture without becoming ornate.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where contrast and sharp terminals can create a confident voice. It can also support short-to-medium reading passages in editorial layouts, especially when paired with generous size and leading. For branding and packaging, its sculpted forms communicate premium, considered design.
The overall tone is polished and literary, blending classical poise with a slightly theatrical sharpness. Its contrast and pointed terminals add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, making it feel suited to cultured, premium contexts rather than utilitarian UI settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, contemporary-classic reading of high-contrast letterforms—prioritizing elegance and character through tapered terminals, clean curves, and a composed typographic rhythm. It aims to stand out in display settings while remaining coherent and readable in text-oriented compositions.
Numerals appear lining and proportionally integrated with the capitals, with strong curves in 6/8/9 and a more calligraphic treatment in 2/3/5. Spacing in the sample text looks comfortable for display-to-text crossover, though the lively terminals and contrast make it most distinctive at larger sizes.