Sans Contrasted Nokad 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, headlines, branding, posters, elegant, refined, airy, modernist, modern elegance, editorial clarity, refined contrast, high-waisted caps, sharp terminals, open counters, calligraphic stress, tall ascenders.
A slender, high-waisted design with clear stroke modulation and crisp, tapered terminals that read as clean rather than ornamental. The curves are smooth and generously open, while straight strokes stay taut, producing a light, vertical rhythm in text. Uppercase proportions feel tall and slightly condensed, with narrow bowls and restrained joins; the lowercase follows with relatively small bodies, tall ascenders, and compact, precise details. Figures are similarly lean, with simple, editorial-looking forms and consistent contrast across the set.
Best suited to editorial typography, magazine settings, and display roles where its slender proportions and contrast can read as intentional and refined. It works well for headlines, pull quotes, and brand identities that want a modern, elegant voice, and can also serve as secondary text in layouts when set with comfortable leading and size.
The overall tone is poised and polished, balancing contemporary clarity with a subtle, dressy edge from its contrast and tapering. It feels calm and controlled—more “fashion/editorial” than utilitarian—adding sophistication without becoming overtly decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a sleek, contemporary text voice with an elevated finish—using moderated contrast and tapered endings to create sophistication while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
In the sample text, spacing and color stay even at larger sizes, where the sharp terminals and contrast become a defining feature. The narrow construction and smaller lowercase presence give lines a slightly airy, vertical feel that can emphasize hierarchy when paired with more robust body fonts.