Sans Contrasted Ulti 1 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, magazine, branding, editorial, fashion, dramatic, confident, refined, impact, elegance, distinctiveness, luxury branding, editorial tone, flared, tapered, bracketed, sculpted, display.
A sculpted, flared sans with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. The letterforms are generally upright with generous widths and a steady baseline, combining heavy main strokes with sharply thinned hairline connections and notches that create a chiseled rhythm. Curves are smooth but assertive, with slightly pinched joins and wedge-like endings that read as serifless yet calligraphically influenced. Counters are relatively open, while the contrast and tight internal apertures in some shapes give a dense, graphic texture at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, brand marks, and short display text where its contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can add a premium, editorial voice to packaging or campaign graphics, but will be less comfortable for long passages or small UI text where the thin strokes may soften.
The overall tone feels editorial and fashion-forward—polished, dramatic, and confident. Its sharp tapers and high-contrast silhouettes suggest luxury and formality, while the flared terminals add a distinctive, stylish edge that feels contemporary rather than classical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact sans impression while borrowing the elegance and modulation of calligraphic or engraved forms. Its flared terminals and sculpted joins aim to provide a distinctive signature for branding and editorial display settings.
Uppercase forms present strong, poster-like silhouettes, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, compact presence with noticeable modulation in bowls and shoulders. Numerals follow the same flared, high-contrast logic, with curvy figures (like 2, 3, 5) showing particularly strong tapering and a display-oriented flair.