Sans Contrasted Nomur 11 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, refined, warm, scholarly, readability, human warmth, editorial tone, subtle character, flared terminals, calligraphic, bracketed joins, open counters, diagonal stress.
This typeface presents as a readable, humanist sans with subtle flared terminals and gently bracketed joins that add a calligraphic flavor without forming full serifs. Strokes show clear but controlled modulation, with softened transitions and slightly tapered ends that keep the rhythm lively. Capitals are broad and calmly proportioned, while lowercase forms stay open and generous, aiding clarity in running text. Numerals are straightforward and well spaced, matching the overall even color while preserving the same mild stroke shaping.
It suits editorial design and book-like settings where a calm, cultured voice is desired, and it can also support branding systems that want a refined, human touch. The distinctive terminal shaping gives headings and pull quotes added character while remaining appropriate for longer passages.
The overall tone is classic and literary, balancing a bookish seriousness with a warm, approachable texture. Its softly flared endings and moderated contrast evoke an editorial, slightly old-world refinement rather than a stark modern feel.
The design appears intended to merge sans-serif simplicity with calligraphic structure, creating a versatile text face that feels traditional and crafted while staying clean and contemporary in silhouette.
Across the sample text, the face maintains consistent spacing and a steady baseline, with rounded forms (like O/C) staying smooth and open while straighter letters retain subtle taper and flare at terminals. The texture reads cohesive at paragraph sizes, with enough shaping to feel distinctive without becoming decorative.