Sans Contrasted Afko 15 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, branding, invitations, elegant, refined, contemporary, calm, premium feel, editorial tone, crisp contrast, modern classic, hairline, crisp, airy, precise, delicate.
A delicate, high-contrast design with slender hairline connections and stronger vertical emphasis, producing a clean, polished rhythm across text. Curves are smoothly tensioned and generally compact, while terminals are sharp and controlled, giving counters a crisp, sculpted look. The lowercase shows a traditional, two-storey structure in key forms and a restrained, bookish construction overall, with clear differentiation between rounded and straight-sided letters. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, reading clearly while maintaining a light, pared-back footprint.
Well-suited to magazine and book typography, display headlines, and brand systems that want a refined, elevated voice. It also fits packaging, luxury-oriented marketing, and invitation or event materials where a crisp, high-contrast texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels poised and cultivated, balancing modern cleanliness with a classic, editorial sensibility. Its thin strokes and crisp finishing convey sophistication and restraint, making it feel premium rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-end text and display voice with crisp contrast and controlled geometry, prioritizing a polished page color and refined detail over ruggedness or heavy utility.
At larger sizes the fine strokes create a graceful, fashion-forward texture, while in paragraphs the contrast adds a subtle sparkle and vertical cadence. The uppercase presence is stately without becoming overly formal, and the punctuation and spacing read cleanly in the sample setting.