Sans Contrasted Myru 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, invitations, fashion, editorial, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury, expression, elegance, drama, calligraphic, delicate, crisp, airy, slanted.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast design with hairline-thin connectors and tapered joins that give strokes a drawn, calligraphic feel. Curves are smooth and open, with rounded bowls and sweeping entry/exit strokes; terminals frequently finish as fine points or soft beaks rather than blunt cuts. Proportions lean slightly condensed in places, with lively width variation across glyphs and generous internal counters that keep the texture light on the page. Numerals and capitals follow the same dramatic thick-to-thin modulation, producing a crisp, upscale rhythm at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine titles, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant event materials. It can work for short pull quotes or subheads where a refined, high-end tone is desired, but it will be most reliable when given sufficient size and contrast-friendly production.
The overall tone is polished and stylish, with a runway/editorial energy created by the steep slant and razor-thin hairlines. Its contrast and delicate detailing read as luxurious and expressive rather than utilitarian, lending a confident, cultured voice to headlines.
The font appears designed to deliver a sophisticated italic voice with strong thick–thin drama and a contemporary editorial sensibility. Its forms balance classical calligraphic cues with clean, modern shaping to create a distinctive, luxurious display texture.
The italic construction is assertive, and the thinnest strokes approach hairline levels, so the design’s character is most evident when reproduction is clean and sizes aren’t too small. The lowercase shows a distinctly cursive impulse—particularly in letters with long curves and tails—which adds motion and personality to longer words.