Sans Contrasted Daza 17 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, refined, dramatic, display elegance, editorial tone, premium branding, visual hierarchy, hairline, crisp, elegant, calligraphic, high-waisted.
This typeface features pronounced stroke modulation with razor-thin hairlines and bold verticals, producing a sharp, polished texture on the page. Letterforms are compact and neatly proportioned, with smooth, largely circular bowls (notably in O, o, and 0) and a clean, upright stance. Terminals tend to be tapered and precise, with small, restrained finishing details that read as subtle seriffing rather than heavy brackets. The rhythm in text is formal and even, while individual glyphs show a delicate, engineered balance between thick stems and fine connecting strokes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and large-format applications where the dramatic contrast can be appreciated. It also works well for premium branding and packaging when used at generous sizes with careful spacing. For long passages, it will perform most comfortably when set large enough to preserve the extremely fine hairlines.
The overall tone is sophisticated and editorial, combining elegance with a slightly theatrical contrast that feels suited to luxury contexts. Its crisp hairlines and poised proportions convey a high-end, carefully styled voice that can feel both classic and contemporary depending on layout and spacing.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-contrast voice with a clean, modernized silhouette—prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and visual hierarchy in display and editorial settings.
In the text sample, the finest strokes become visually delicate at smaller sizes, while the heavier verticals maintain strong presence, creating a punchy light–dark pattern across lines. Numerals and capitals appear designed for display clarity, with the rounded forms staying smooth and consistent and diagonal strokes (e.g., V, W, X) remaining slender and precise.