Sans Contrasted Dama 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast text face with crisp, hairline connections and strong vertical stems that create a bright, shimmering rhythm. The proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with compact counters and a pronounced thick–thin modulation that reads as calligraphic rather than geometric. Terminals tend toward sharp, clean endings, and curves are smooth and controlled, giving the letters a polished, print-oriented finish. The lowercase shows a traditional text skeleton with a two-storey a and g and a relatively small, neat x-height that preserves a strong sense of hierarchy between capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to editorial applications such as magazine headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and sophisticated brand typography where contrast and refinement are desirable. It can also work for book and journal titling or larger-size text settings where the hairlines have room to breathe.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, with a poised, classic sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and fine details suggest a luxurious, fashion-forward voice while still feeling grounded in traditional book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast reading experience that feels premium and cultured, balancing classical letterform structure with a sharp, contemporary finish for editorial and branding use.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and joins become visually delicate, especially at smaller sizes, while capitals and numerals present a stately, display-ready presence. The lining figures follow the same contrast logic, with slender diagonals and pronounced thick verticals that reinforce the formal texture.