Sans Contrasted Dare 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, elegant, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, brand distinction, premium tone, display clarity, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, sharp, tapered.
This typeface uses sharply tapered strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation, creating a sculpted, ink-trap-like feel at joins and terminals. Curves are drawn with tight radii and crisp edges, while many terminals end in pointed wedges rather than blunt cuts. Proportions lean slightly condensed in places, with a lively rhythm created by contrasting broad verticals and hairline connections. Numerals and capitals echo the same chiseled, high-definition construction, maintaining consistent contrast and a poised, upright stance.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, magazine features, brand marks, and campaign typography where contrast and sharp detailing can be shown clearly. It can also work for short pull quotes or elegant packaging copy, but will generally perform best at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and pointed terminals remain crisp.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, with a couture-like sharpness that reads as premium and intentional. Its strong contrast and needle-fine details add drama and sophistication, giving text a distinctive, editorial presence rather than a neutral voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion interpretation of contrasted letterforms—prioritizing expressive modulation, sharp finishing, and a refined silhouette. It aims for a distinctive, premium texture in text, emphasizing personality and visual impact over neutrality.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and sharp terminals are especially noticeable in smaller counters and tight joins, which can make the texture sparkle but also increase sensitivity to size and reproduction conditions. The design’s pronounced tapering creates a dynamic baseline and word-shape movement, particularly in letters with diagonal or curved exits.