Sans Contrasted Omne 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, publishing, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, refined, calm, readability, editorial tone, classic neutrality, text performance, humanist, open counters, bracketed joins, soft terminals, generous spacing.
A clean, text-oriented roman with subtly bracketed joins and softly tapered terminals that give the strokes a gently modeled feel. Curves are round and open, with generous counters and a steady baseline rhythm, while diagonals and verticals keep a composed, even color in paragraphs. The lowercase has a traditional structure with a two-storey “a,” compact ear on “g,” and clear, slightly calligraphic transitions at curves and intersections. Numerals follow the same restrained logic, mixing smooth bowls with crisp verticals for good continuity in running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading environments such as editorial layouts, books, magazines, and reports, where its open counters and steady spacing support sustained legibility. It can also handle headings and pull quotes when a restrained, classic tone is desired without heavy ornament.
The overall tone feels literary and dependable, with a quiet refinement that reads as contemporary-classic rather than overtly modern or decorative. Its calm modulation and open shapes suggest seriousness and clarity without becoming stark or clinical.
The design appears intended as a versatile, text-first face that balances crisp structure with gentle stroke shaping, aiming for comfortable readability and a familiar editorial voice. Its forms prioritize clear word shapes and consistent paragraph color, suggesting a focus on practical publishing use.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent texture across long lines, with punctuation and capitals staying crisp and prominent. The ampersand and the upper-case forms lean toward traditional book typography cues, helping it feel comfortable in editorial settings.