Sans Contrasted Uhju 14 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, fashion, dramatic, luxury, modernist, impact, display, sharp, angular, crisp, high-end, sculptural.
A high-contrast display face with strong vertical stems and hairline-thin connectors that create a chiseled, cut-paper effect. Forms are predominantly upright and fairly broad, with squared shoulders and flattened curves that read as geometric but not rigidly constructed. Several letters show intentional slicing/ink-trap-like notches and wedge-shaped joints (notably in diagonals and cross-joins), giving the rhythm a staccato, editorial bite. Counters are relatively open for a heavy style, while curves in letters like C, G, O, S, and a show a distinctive pinched contrast that emphasizes the thick–thin modulation.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, magazine mastheads, fashion or beauty branding, campaign posters, and premium packaging. It will also work for pull quotes and large typographic compositions where the hairline cuts and contrast can be appreciated; for long body text, the extreme thin strokes may require generous size and print/preview testing.
The overall tone is glamorous and assertive, balancing modern minimalism with a couture, magazine-headline attitude. The sharp transitions and hairline cuts add tension and sophistication, making the font feel dramatic and slightly avant-garde rather than friendly or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold editorial statement through extreme contrast and deliberate slicing details, combining geometric width with refined hairline accents. Its letterforms prioritize visual drama and brand presence over neutrality, aiming for a contemporary luxury aesthetic.
The font’s detailing is most pronounced where diagonals meet verticals (K, N, V, W, X, Y), where hairline strokes appear as fine slashes against heavy blocks. Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast, with especially graphic shapes in 2, 3, and 4 that reinforce a contemporary, high-impact voice.