Sans Contrasted Obte 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, refined, dramatic, display focus, luxury tone, space saving, editorial voice, high contrast, didone-like, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, airy.
This typeface presents tall, condensed letterforms with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a distinctly vertical stress. Strokes resolve into crisp hairlines in places, producing an overall sharp, clean silhouette and a bright internal rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, while counters stay relatively open for the width, creating a poised, airy texture in text. The lowercase shows a restrained, classical construction with a compact x-height relative to the long ascenders and descenders, and numerals follow the same high-contrast, display-oriented logic.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, magazine/editorial settings, and brand moments that benefit from a refined, high-contrast look. It can also work for posters and packaging where a sophisticated, condensed voice is desired, especially at moderate-to-large sizes where the hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and sophisticated, with a dramatic, fashion-forward feel driven by its high-contrast strokes and tall proportions. It reads as premium and formal, leaning toward contemporary editorial styling rather than utilitarian everyday typography.
The design intention appears to be a modern, high-contrast display sans that delivers elegance and impact through tall proportions and hairline detailing, aiming for a premium editorial voice while keeping forms clean and minimally ornamented.
In the samples, the strongest visual impact comes from the interplay of bold verticals and very fine connecting strokes, which can create a shimmering texture at larger sizes. The narrow proportions emphasize economy of space and height, while maintaining a crisp, high-end presence in headlines and short passages.