Sans Contrasted Uhse 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, logotypes, modern, elegant, crisp, minimal, display contrast, modern refinement, premium branding, editorial clarity, sharp, clean, geometric, refined, airy.
A clean, contrasted sans with sharply tapered joins and clear thick–thin modulation across curves and diagonals. Forms lean toward geometric construction—round letters are close to circular—while terminals are mostly straight or subtly flared, giving a crisp, cut-through look. Uppercase proportions feel slightly tall and open, with wide counters in O/C/G and strong vertical emphasis in stems. Lowercase remains uncluttered and readable, with compact bowls and simple apertures; figures follow the same contrast logic with smooth curves and restrained detailing.
This design is well suited to display typography—headlines, magazine layouts, and brand systems—where contrast and clean geometry can read as premium and contemporary. It can also work for logos and short UI or packaging callouts when set at sizes large enough to preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is sleek and polished, balancing minimalism with a fashion/editorial edge. High-contrast strokes and sharp points add a sense of sophistication and precision, while the uncluttered skeleton keeps it contemporary rather than ornate.
The font appears intended to deliver a modern sans voice with added sophistication through contrast, creating a refined display tool that remains simple in structure while feeling elevated and design-forward.
Contrast is especially noticeable in curved letters (C, G, O, S) where thin sections become hairline-like compared to the heavier verticals. The rhythm in text is even and calm, with punctuation and numerals matching the same crisp, refined stroke behavior.