Sans Contrasted Apme 9 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, posters, elegant, airy, contemporary, refined, space-saving, refinement, modern editorial, premium tone, condensed, high-waisted, tapered, calligraphic.
A condensed, high-waisted roman with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Curves are narrow and controlled, with oval counters that stay tight and vertical, giving the face a tall, columnar rhythm. Straight strokes read clean and even, while joins and bowls show subtle thick–thin transitions that feel drawn rather than purely geometric. Uppercase forms are statuesque and open, and the lowercase maintains a compact footprint with restrained ascenders/descenders and small, neat apertures.
Best suited to display and editorial contexts where a tall, economical width is useful: magazine headlines, decks, branding wordmarks, posters, and packaging. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set with generous leading and careful tracking to preserve its airy texture.
The overall tone is poised and sophisticated, balancing modern restraint with a hint of classical, calligraphic polish. Its narrow stance and refined contrast lend a fashion-forward, upscale feel that can read both quiet and intentional depending on spacing and size.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving, stylish roman that feels contemporary while retaining a crafted sense of contrast. Its narrow proportions and controlled modulation suggest an emphasis on elegant verticality and a refined, premium voice for headline-led typography.
The figures follow the same condensed, vertical logic and appear designed to sit neatly in text without demanding attention. Punctuation in the sample text blends in cleanly, supporting a smooth, editorial reading color at larger sizes.