Sans Contrasted Dawe 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, elegant, refined, fashion, modern classic, luxury appeal, editorial impact, display clarity, modern refinement, high-contrast, hairline, crisp, sharp, sculpted.
This typeface uses dramatic thick–thin modulation with hairline horizontals and tapered joins, producing a crisp, glossy texture at display sizes. Forms are largely clean and unbracketed, with long straight stems contrasted by delicately curved bowls and terminals. Capitals are tall and stately with generous counters, while the lowercase keeps a measured, bookish rhythm; round letters (o, e, c) are open and smooth, and the numerals are similarly high-contrast with prominent curves. Overall spacing reads even, but stroke extremes create a lively, sparkling cadence across words and lines.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and book display typography, pull quotes, and brand marks that benefit from high contrast and a refined presence. It can also work for posters and packaging where large type and careful spacing preserve the delicate hairlines.
The look is polished and upscale, evoking fashion mastheads and contemporary editorial typography. Its sharp contrast and poised proportions convey confidence and sophistication, with a slightly dramatic, high-style tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-contrast voice that feels luxurious and authoritative, prioritizing sharp detail and elegant word shapes for display-driven typography.
The thin strokes and fine details suggest it will feel most stable when given sufficient size and breathing room, where the hairlines and tapered endings can remain clear. The design’s mix of rigid verticals and fluid curves creates a distinctly sculptural silhouette in headlines and short phrases.