Sans Contrasted Oflip 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, essays, branding, classic, editorial, literary, refined, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional authority, print utility, timelessness, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional.
A crisp, bracketed serif with subtly calligraphic modulation and gently flared stroke endings. Curves are round and open, with moderate contrast that’s most visible in the bowls and the diagonal strokes, while terminals remain clean and controlled. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, with a slightly lively rhythm across mixed-case text; the lowercase shows traditional, bookish shapes (notably a two-storey “g” and a compact, readable “e”), and numerals follow the same understated, text-friendly construction.
Well-suited to book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady text color are desirable. It can also serve for headlines and subheads that need a traditional, authoritative tone, and for branding or packaging that aims for heritage and credibility.
The overall tone reads classic and editorial—confident, literate, and quietly formal without becoming ornate. Its measured contrast and traditional serif detailing evoke printed book typography and established publishing conventions rather than tech or playful aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a dependable serif for reading and editorial communication, blending traditional forms with a slightly brisk, contemporary crispness. Its modulation and bracketed detailing suggest an aim to feel established and literary while remaining clear and practical in continuous text.
Uppercase forms keep a steady, dignified presence with clear internal spaces (e.g., C/G/O/Q), while the diagonals (V/W/X/Y) look sharp and energetic. In paragraph settings the letterfit appears comfortable and even, with clear word shapes and restrained personality that supports long-form reading.