Sans Contrasted Wiva 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, modern, refined, stylish italic, display clarity, editorial tone, contemporary elegance, slanted, crisp, tapered, airy, dynamic.
This typeface presents a sharply slanted, high-contrast construction with smooth, tapered joins and clean, open counters. Strokes move between hairline-thin connections and fuller verticals, producing a lively rhythm that stays controlled and consistent across the set. Letterforms are generally narrow-to-moderate in footprint with generous internal space, and terminals tend to finish with clean cuts or subtle flares rather than pronounced bracketing. The uppercase shows crisp diagonal energy (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y), while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a compact, readable silhouette; the numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with elegant curves in 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9.
It is well suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, fashion and lifestyle branding, and other applications where a stylish, high-contrast voice is desirable. It can also work for short to medium editorial passages when a distinctive, energetic texture is wanted, particularly at comfortable reading sizes.
The overall tone is polished and sophisticated, with a contemporary, editorial feel. Its contrast and pronounced slant give it a sense of speed and style, reading as confident and upscale rather than casual. The result is expressive enough for display use while remaining disciplined in texture.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, modern italic voice that combines strong contrast with clean, sans-like simplicity. It aims to provide a refined display texture with enough consistency and clarity to function in real text settings, not just single-word marks.
In text, the slant and contrast create a strong forward momentum and a bright page color, especially at larger sizes. Round forms remain smooth and stable, and diagonals are cut cleanly, helping the design stay crisp in headings and short passages.