Sans Contrasted Uhvo 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bologna' by David Turner (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, classic, formal, confident, literary, editorial display, premium branding, classic revival, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp terminals.
This typeface shows pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes with crisp, sharply cut terminals and a strong vertical stress. Curves are smooth and tightly drawn, while straight strokes feel firm and slightly tapered at joins, giving an engraved, sculpted texture. Proportions are generous and open, with rounded forms (like O and C) reading wide and stable, and capitals built on clear, classical geometry. The lowercase is compact but not cramped, with sturdy stems, small-to-moderate apertures, and a distinctly shaped two-storey a and g; overall spacing creates an even rhythm at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and brand marks where its contrast and sculpted forms can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes, intros, and section headers, especially when given comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, with a refined, classical presence that suggests tradition and polish rather than casualness. Its high-contrast drawing and crisp finishing give it a premium, slightly dramatic voice suitable for headline-led communication.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary, display-oriented serif with classic proportions and a polished, high-contrast finish, aimed at delivering a confident editorial voice and a premium visual signature.
The numerals and capitals carry a strong, poster-ready color, while the thinner hairlines add elegance that becomes most apparent in larger settings. Round letters maintain consistent curvature, and diagonals (such as V and W) feel energetic without appearing condensed or overly sharp.