Sans Contrasted Bone 10 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, modernist, display impact, luxury tone, space saving, editorial voice, condensed, high-waisted, hairline cuts, sharp terminals, vertical stress.
A condensed, high-contrast sans with strong vertical stems and abrupt transitions into hairline strokes. Letterforms are tall and tightly set, with a high waistline and compact bowls that create a distinctly vertical rhythm. Terminals are crisp and clean, and several glyphs show razor-thin internal cuts and incisions that emphasize the contrast and add a blade-like graphic edge. Lowercase maintains a normal x-height but reads elegant and taut due to the narrow proportions and disciplined spacing.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, poster typography, and brand expressions that need a tall, high-impact voice. It can work well for packaging and campaign graphics where condensed width helps fit long words while retaining a premium, editorial feel. For longer passages, it is most convincing when used sparingly (pull quotes, decks, short blurbs) at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is chic and editorial, projecting luxury and precision with a slightly severe, dramatic edge. Its stark contrast and compressed stance evoke fashion mastheads and contemporary cultural publishing, where impact and refinement are valued over softness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-forward display sans that combines condensed proportions with extreme contrast for instant hierarchy. The sharp hairline cuts and clean terminals suggest a deliberate move toward a sleek, contemporary luxury aesthetic rather than neutral text utility.
In text settings the hairlines and cut-ins become prominent, producing a lively shimmer that can feel intentionally sharp. The narrow set and towering caps create strong hierarchy in headlines, while the extreme contrast suggests it will reward generous sizes and careful background/ink contrast choices.