Sans Contrasted Yafa 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, display impact, luxury tone, editorial style, signature contrast, hairline, calligraphic, slanted, bracketless, crisp.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast design with razor-thin hairlines paired against dense, wedge-like thick strokes. Curves are drawn with a taut, glossy feel and tight apertures, while terminals often come to pointed, knife-edge finishes rather than rounded endings. The overall rhythm is elegant and forward-leaning, with narrow joins, steep diagonals, and a distinctly sculpted silhouette that reads best when given room. Figures echo the same contrast and slant, with clean, stylish forms and prominent thick-to-thin transitions.
Well suited to headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and other display typography where high contrast can shine. It’s a strong choice for luxury branding, fashion/beauty campaigns, premium packaging, and poster work, especially when paired with generous spacing and clean layouts.
The tone is sophisticated and high-drama, projecting an editorial polish associated with luxury branding and fashion-led typography. Its extreme contrast and sharp terminals create a sense of precision and exclusivity, with a distinctly modern, runway-like energy.
The design appears intended to deliver an editorial, fashion-forward voice by pushing contrast and slant to create a crisp, couture-like silhouette. It prioritizes style and impact over neutrality, using hairline detailing and sharp terminals as the core identity cues.
Several glyphs use striking hairline diagonals and split-like strokes that become signature details at display sizes, while counters remain compact and controlled. The contrast can make very small sizes or low-resolution settings feel fragile, but at larger sizes it becomes a defining aesthetic feature.