Sans Contrasted Nokef 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, refined, modern, crisp, stylish, space-saving, modernize, add contrast, editorial tone, condensed, clean, high-waisted, open counters, sharp terminals.
A condensed sans with clean, straight stems and gently modulated strokes that create a subtle contrasted rhythm. Curves are smooth and open, with relatively generous counters for the width, while terminals tend toward sharp, clipped endings that keep the texture crisp. Uppercase forms feel tall and structured, and the lowercase reads compact with a small x-height and clear ascender/descender separation, producing a high-waisted, vertical silhouette. Numerals follow the same narrow proportions, with simple, legible forms and consistent spacing that supports tight settings.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and display copy where space is limited and a tall, elegant rhythm is desirable. It can also work for branding and packaging systems that need a modern, condensed voice, and for editorial layouts where a refined sans can add structure and pace to titles and short passages.
The overall tone is refined and contemporary, balancing minimalism with a hint of fashion-like contrast. It feels composed and editorial rather than utilitarian, giving text a poised, slightly upscale character without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans for modern layouts, combining condensed proportions with controlled stroke modulation to add sophistication and hierarchy in display settings.
The condensed proportions create a strong vertical cadence in paragraphs, and the moderate contrast becomes more noticeable at larger sizes where curves and joins show a deliberate, polished finish. The punctuation and ampersand in the sample reinforce a crisp, modern voice suited to compact typography.