Sans Contrasted Diva 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, branding, invitations, literary, refined, classical, calligraphic, add sophistication, express craft, elevate text, create voice, flared, tapered, wedge-like, crisp, sculpted.
A sculpted, flared sans with tapered terminals and pronounced stroke modulation. The forms lean on smooth, calligraphic transitions—thin joins flowing into fuller verticals—creating a lively rhythm across lines of text. Counters are generally open and round, with softly squared finishing on some strokes and wedge-like endings on others, giving the letters a subtly chiseled feel. Proportions are balanced and readable, with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase.
It suits editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and display roles where a distinctive voice is useful—such as headlines, pull quotes, and identity work. It can also work well for cultural institutions or event materials that benefit from a refined, crafted texture.
The overall tone feels literary and poised, with a touch of old-world elegance. Its contrast and flared terminals lend a crafted, slightly dramatic voice that suggests tradition without becoming overtly ornamental. The texture in paragraphs reads as refined and expressive rather than purely utilitarian.
The font appears designed to bring calligraphic contrast and flared, chiseled terminals into a clean sans framework, offering a sophisticated alternative to neutral text faces. The aim seems to be legibility with personality, producing elegant typography that stands out in display and reads smoothly in larger text sizes.
The design shows consistent modulation and terminal treatment across both cases, which helps maintain an even color in text despite the expressive stroke behavior. Numerals follow the same tapered, flared logic, matching the alphabet’s tone and making mixed text feel cohesive.