Sans Contrasted Tywi 5 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, magazines, branding, refined, authoritative, modern-classic, dramatic, refinement, hierarchy, editorial tone, premium feel, clarity, bracketed, flared, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A crisp, high-contrast roman with sculpted, slightly flared terminals and a clear calligraphic stress. Strokes shift decisively from thick to hairline, while counters stay open and well-shaped for clarity. Capitals feel stately and spacious, with sharp joinery and a measured rhythm; the rounds (C, O, Q) read smooth and controlled. The lowercase shows compact, purposeful forms with bracketed transitions and a lively, slightly tapered finish on many strokes, producing an elegant, print-oriented texture.
This design performs best in display and editorial roles—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and magazine layouts where contrast and shaping can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and packaging where a refined, authoritative tone is needed, especially when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, blending classic seriousness with a contemporary sharpness. Its contrast and tapered detailing add drama without becoming ornamental, giving it a confident, upscale voice suited to cultural and premium contexts.
The font appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic, high-contrast reading tradition, emphasizing sharp refinement, strong hierarchy, and an elegant page texture for professional publishing and brand-forward typography.
In text, the font creates a strong black-and-white pattern: bold verticals and thin horizontals produce a vibrant page color that becomes especially pronounced at larger sizes. Numerals match the same contrast and have a traditional, bookish presence, supporting consistent typographic hierarchy across headings and supporting figures.