Sans Contrasted Unba 11 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, classic, confident, dramatic, formal, display impact, editorial authority, classic refinement, premium branding, wedge terminals, crisp, sculpted, bracketed joins, calligraphic.
This typeface features sturdy, sculpted letterforms with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, wedge-like terminals. Curves are full and rounded while verticals stay firm, creating a strong black presence and a slightly calligraphic rhythm. Proportions lean toward wide, generous bowls and clear counters, with a consistent, upright structure and a disciplined baseline. The lowercase shows a traditional text feel (two-storey a and g), and numerals are weighty with clear, open shapes suited to display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other editorial display settings where its contrast and sculpted terminals can be appreciated. It also fits branding and packaging that want a classic, premium tone, and works well for posters and titles where strong typographic presence is needed.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, combining a traditional, bookish sensibility with a bold, attention-getting contrast. It feels confident and classic rather than playful, with a slightly dramatic, engraved-like flavor that reads as premium and serious.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-impact display voice with refined stroke modulation and crisp terminals, balancing traditional text-letter influences with the clarity and directness expected in contemporary headline typography.
The design’s personality comes largely from its tapered terminals and the contrast between sturdy stems and refined hairlines, which creates sharp internal whites and a lively texture in lines of text. Round letters (O, C, G) and diagonals (V, W, X) carry the same sculpted modulation, helping the set feel cohesive in both caps and lowercase.