Sans Contrasted Apvu 2 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, airy, elegant, lively, delicate, whimsical, display elegance, compact titling, editorial voice, hand-drawn nuance, calligraphic, slanted, spare, tall, flowing.
A slim, right-leaning sans with a distinctly drawn, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes are extremely thin overall, with clear thick–thin modulation that shows up most in curves and joins, giving letters a tapered, pen-like finish. Proportions are tall and condensed, with narrow counters and generous internal whitespace; terminals are mostly clean and slightly softened rather than sharply cut. Curves are elongated and open, and many forms show subtle asymmetry that keeps the texture animated and human rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to display settings where its thin strokes and narrow proportions can read cleanly—headlines, pull quotes, magazine-style titling, and refined brand applications. It can also work for packaging and invitations when used with ample size and spacing to preserve its delicate details.
The overall tone is refined and light-footed, suggesting elegance without stiffness. Its narrow, slanted stance and delicate modulation add a fashion-like, editorial feel, while the slightly quirky, handwritten inflections keep it personable and expressive.
The design appears intended to provide a lightweight, italicized display voice that blends sans simplicity with pen-drawn contrast, delivering a stylish, high-end impression while staying compact in width.
At text sizes the hairline strokes create a bright page color and a crisp, high-contrast texture against the background. The narrow set and tall ascenders/descenders emphasize verticality, which can feel sophisticated in short lines but visually prominent in longer passages.