Sans Contrasted Afma 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, refined, contemporary, airy, modern elegance, editorial tone, premium branding, display clarity, crisp, minimal, monolinear accents, tapered, delicate.
This typeface presents a crisp, contemporary skeleton with pronounced thick–thin modulation and long, clean curves. Terminals are mostly unadorned and sharply tapered, giving many strokes a needle-like finish rather than bracketed serifs. The bowls and rounds (such as O, C, and e) are smooth and open, while verticals read steady and precise, creating a composed, editorial rhythm. Lowercase forms are restrained and readable, with a simple single-storey a and compact, clean counters across the set; figures follow the same refined contrast and open shaping.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section openers where refinement and contrast can shine. It also fits branding, packaging, and poster work that benefits from a polished, contemporary voice. In longer passages it can work best at comfortable sizes and with thoughtful spacing to preserve its delicate detailing.
The overall tone is poised and sophisticated, balancing minimalism with a fashion-forward sense of luxury. Its delicate contrast and sharp terminals lend a sense of precision and clarity, while the airy spacing and smooth curves keep the mood calm and modern.
The font appears designed to deliver a modern, minimal take on a contrasted sans, using tapered terminals and careful modulation to achieve elegance without relying on overt ornament. Its intention is to provide a premium display voice that still retains a clean, readable structure for selective text use.
The design relies on sharp stroke tapering and strong curvature to create character without decorative detailing. The uppercase feels particularly statuesque and display-leaning, while the lowercase maintains a quieter, text-capable demeanor with consistent, uncluttered forms.