Sans Contrasted Opfo 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, art deco, elegant, retro, theatrical, compact impact, vintage polish, display character, elegant contrast, flared terminals, tapered strokes, vertical stress, soft curves, compact proportions.
This typeface features compact, condensed proportions with pronounced stroke modulation and a largely vertical stress. Strokes taper into subtly flared terminals rather than crisp serifs, creating a clean silhouette that still feels drawn and expressive. Curves are smooth and slightly stylized (notably in round letters and the numerals), while straight stems stay firm and narrow, producing a tight rhythm and strong black–white patterning. The lowercase shows a classic, readable structure with a normal x-height, while certain letters introduce gentle calligraphic inflection through tapered joins and angled strokes.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where its contrast and compact width can create a strong typographic voice. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable leading, while longer body text may need careful sizing and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is refined and slightly dramatic, balancing modern cleanliness with a vintage, display-oriented flair. The contrast and tapering give it a poised, editorial feel, with a hint of Art Deco and early 20th-century sign or headline lettering energy.
The font appears designed to deliver a condensed, high-impact voice with elegant contrast—clean enough to read as sans, but enriched with tapered terminals and stylized curves for a distinctive display personality.
The design leans on consistent verticality and tight widths to create a punchy texture in text, while distinctive shapes in letters like J, Q, and the numerals add character for headings. The ampersand and curves read as intentionally stylized, reinforcing its suitability for expressive typography.