Sans Contrasted Nokem 14 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, refined, classic, crisp, literary, space efficiency, editorial tone, classic elegance, text clarity, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, tight spacing, elegant.
This typeface presents a compact, vertically oriented build with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady, upright posture. The forms show bracketed serifs and crisp, tapered terminals that give strokes a controlled, calligraphic edge without becoming decorative. Curves are smooth and disciplined, counters are relatively compact, and the overall rhythm is even, producing a dark-but-clean text color in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with open shapes and clear figure differentiation.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and literary layouts where a refined, traditional voice is desired. The compact proportions make it useful for headlines and subheads when space is limited, and it can also support sophisticated branding, packaging, and print collateral that benefits from a classic, high-contrast look.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, with a formal, bookish confidence. Its high-contrast strokes and restrained detailing lend a sense of tradition and authority, while the narrow proportions keep it feeling focused and economical. The impression is crisp and composed rather than playful or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast reading experience in a space-efficient footprint, balancing elegance with practical clarity. It aims to provide a polished, authoritative tone that transitions comfortably between prominent headings and continuous text.
The uppercase has a stately, display-friendly presence, while the lowercase maintains a readable, continuous texture suitable for extended settings. Round letters (like o/c/e) are neatly drawn with a consistent stress pattern, and diagonals (v/w/x/y) stay sharp and controlled, reinforcing the typeface’s disciplined character.