Sans Contrasted Yamu 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, logotypes, fashion, editorial, dramatic, sleek, refined, editorial impact, luxury tone, dynamic emphasis, modern elegance, calligraphic, sculpted, angular, crisp, forward-leaning.
A sharply slanted, high‑contrast italic with a sculpted, calligraphic construction. Strokes swing between hairline-thin diagonals and weighty, wedge-like main strokes, producing a crisp, glossy rhythm. Forms are compact and slightly narrow in feel, with pointed terminals and angular joins that read more cut than rounded. Curves (C, O, Q, 8) are taut and elliptical, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, y) are knife-thin and energetic; numerals echo the same contrast with elegant, tapered shapes.
Best suited to headlines and short, expressive settings where its contrast and slant can be appreciated—fashion spreads, magazine covers, brand campaigns, posters, and distinctive wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or highlighted phrases when paired with a calmer text face.
The font projects a high-fashion, editorial voice—confident, dramatic, and polished. Its steep italic angle and razor-thin diagonals add speed and intensity, while the bold-to-hairline contrast keeps the tone luxurious and display-forward.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a modern, luxe italic display with strong visual tension: heavy verticals for presence, hairline diagonals for elegance, and sharp terminals for a cut, contemporary finish.
The design relies heavily on delicate hairlines in diagonals and cross-strokes, which can visually soften or break up at small sizes or on low-resolution output. Uppercase forms feel more monumental and poster-like, while the lowercase introduces a more agile, typographic texture suitable for stylized emphasis.