Sans Contrasted Yape 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, dramatic, elegant, modernist, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, modern elegance, slanted, calligraphic, crisp, taut, sculpted.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast italic with crisp, knife-like terminals and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are smooth and tensioned, while many strokes end in clean, tapered cuts rather than bracketed feet, keeping the overall feel streamlined and contemporary. Capitals are relatively tall with narrow counters and sweeping bowls, and the italic rhythm is energetic without becoming overly cursive. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with bold main strokes and hairline joins that emphasize a refined, glossy silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and fashion or culture branding where its contrast and slant can carry the composition. It can work for short subheads or product naming at moderate sizes, but extended small-size text may lose clarity due to the fine hairlines and compact joins.
The font reads as polished and assertive, balancing luxury cues with a modern, graphic sharpness. Its steep italic angle and dramatic contrast create a sense of speed and sophistication, suited to attention-grabbing typographic moments rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver an upscale, contemporary italic voice with dramatic contrast and a streamlined, near-serifless finishing. It prioritizes striking word shapes and a premium, editorial tone, leveraging sharp terminals and a disciplined italic structure for high-impact display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight in display settings, producing compact word shapes and strong typographic color. Hairlines are extremely delicate, so the design’s character relies on clean reproduction and sufficient size to preserve the contrast and tapered details.