Sans Contrasted Diwe 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, refined, dramatic, modern classic, confident, editorial elegance, premium voice, classic with edge, display presence, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, teardrop joins, sculpted curves.
This typeface presents a crisp, high-contrast build with strong vertical stress, hairline-thin connections, and firm, dark main strokes. It uses bracketed wedge-like serifs and pointed, tapering terminals that give many letters a carved, calligraphic edge without slanting. Curves are tightly controlled and slightly sculpted, with small teardrop-like joins and occasional ball terminals (notably in forms like the lowercase a). Uppercase proportions feel stately and tall, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact counters and a clean, even rhythm across text.
It is well suited to headlines and prominent editorial typography where contrast and detail can be appreciated, such as magazine titles, book covers, and campaign posters. It can also support premium branding and packaging applications that benefit from a confident, refined serif voice.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining a classic bookish authority with a sharper, more fashion-forward edge. Its contrast and pointed details add drama and sophistication, making the voice feel premium and intentional rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast reading of a modern classic serif—pairing traditional structure with sharper terminals and sculpted joins to create a contemporary, fashion/editorial character. The goal seems to be strong visual presence and a distinctive typographic color in display and prominent text settings.
In text, the heavy verticals and fine hairlines create a lively texture and a strong figure–ground contrast, especially at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals carry a display-like presence, with distinctive, sculpted curves and precise terminals that read as designed details rather than purely utilitarian shapes.