Sans Contrasted Obgy 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, refined, formal, dramatic, crisp, editorial elegance, compact impact, high contrast voice, space saving, tall, condensed, bracketed, flared, sharp.
This typeface is built on tall, condensed proportions with a clear vertical emphasis. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with hairline joins and terminals paired against heavier stems, creating a crisp black‑and‑white rhythm. The outlines are clean and controlled, with smooth, slightly bracketed transitions where strokes meet, and occasional subtle flaring at terminals that keeps forms lively without becoming decorative. Counters are relatively compact and the overall spacing feels economical, giving the alphabet a tight, efficient texture in text.
It performs best in display and editorial contexts such as headlines, magazine typography, pull quotes, and refined branding where its contrast and tall proportions can shine. It can also work for short passages of larger text when a crisp, upscale tone is desired, especially in print-oriented layouts.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, with a slightly dramatic presence driven by the strong contrast and narrow stance. It feels formal and composed—more fashion‑magazine or literary than utilitarian—while remaining legible and disciplined. The sharpness of the thin strokes adds a crisp, high-end character that reads as confident and serious.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, high-contrast voice in a compact width, maximizing impact while conserving horizontal space. Its consistent vertical stress and controlled detailing suggest an emphasis on elegant rhythm and sharp typographic color for contemporary editorial design.
In the sample text, the tight proportions and contrast create an elegant, vertical flow, but the very thin strokes can become visually delicate at smaller sizes or lower-resolution rendering. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven approach, pairing sturdy verticals with fine curves for a cohesive typographic color.