Sans Contrasted Opma 8 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed, high-contrast sans with sharply tapered strokes and a strong vertical emphasis. Letterforms alternate between hairline connections and dense, inky stems, producing a rhythmic, striped texture across words. Curves are smooth and geometric, while terminals tend to finish cleanly with minimal ornament, letting contrast and proportion do most of the stylistic work. Capitals are tall and commanding; lowercase maintains a relatively modest x-height with narrow bowls and tight apertures, creating an elegant but assertive overall color.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, and short display settings where its contrast and condensed proportions can read large and crisp. It also works well for branding marks, packaging, and event or hospitality collateral that benefits from a refined, vintage-modern tone. For longer copy, it’s most effective when used sparingly as a contrast font alongside a calmer text face.
The font reads as glamorous and theatrical, with a distinctly Art Deco–leaning sophistication. Its extreme contrast and narrow stance give it a fashion and nightlife energy—sleek, curated, and slightly dramatic—well suited to statements and titles rather than quiet text.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a refined, period-inspired display voice through extreme stroke contrast and tall, condensed proportions. The goal seems to be high visual impact with a sleek, editorial polish, prioritizing rhythm and silhouette over neutral readability at small sizes.
The design’s contrast can cause thin strokes to visually recede at small sizes, while the heavy verticals create strong patterning in longer strings. Numerals follow the same stylized contrast, with several figures showing prominent vertical weight and delicate joining strokes, reinforcing the display character.