Sans Contrasted Befa 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, refined, dramatic, editorial voice, premium branding, display elegance, modern refinement, crisp, elegant, modern, calligraphic, sculptural.
This typeface features crisp, high-contrast strokes with very thin hairlines and stronger verticals, producing a polished, chiselled rhythm. Curves are tightly controlled and often terminate in tapered, blade-like endings, giving many letters a subtly calligraphic tension despite an overall straight, upright stance. Counters are relatively open, with compact proportions and clean joins; diagonals and arms stay slender, and vertical stems dominate the texture. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern, with delicate spines and small, sharp terminals that keep the set consistent in display sizes.
This font is well-suited to headlines, magazine typography, fashion and beauty branding, and poster or campaign work where a refined, high-contrast texture is desirable. It can also serve for short pull quotes or titling, especially with generous tracking and line spacing to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, with a dramatic, couture-like elegance that reads as premium and contemporary. Its sharp tapering and glossy contrast suggest sophistication and a measured sense of luxury rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, editorial voice with pronounced contrast and sharp finishing details, balancing contemporary clarity with a hint of calligraphic drama for premium display typography.
In the text sample, the thin connecting strokes and hairlines become notably delicate, so the face reads best when given enough size and breathing room. The letterforms maintain a consistent, disciplined geometry, while selective tapered details (notably in diagonals and curved joins) add personality without feeling ornamental.