Sans Contrasted Dati 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book text, branding, invitations, editorial, refined, classic, formal, literary, editorial elegance, classic refinement, formal authority, display clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, high-contrast.
This typeface shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, clean terminals. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, while verticals read strong and stable, giving an overall sculpted rhythm. Serifs are present and largely bracketed, with a traditional transition into stems; bowls and counters are open and carefully proportioned. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly narrow in presence, while lowercase maintains an even, readable texture with clear distinctions between similar shapes.
It performs especially well in magazine headlines, book and literary settings, and other editorial layouts where contrast and refinement are desired. It can also support premium branding, packaging, and formal invitations when set with comfortable spacing and sufficient size for the finer hairlines.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, evoking classic book typography and formal print traditions. Its contrast and poised proportions lend a sense of authority and polish, suitable for sophisticated, text-forward communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast reading and display voice with a polished, traditional finish. Its forms prioritize elegance and typographic authority while keeping a steady, legible texture in continuous text.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and fine hairlines that match the letterforms. In the sample text, the design maintains a consistent rhythm at display sizes, with crisp joins and a composed, traditional color on the page.