Sans Contrasted Mago 1 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a clean sans with a distinctly rounded construction and generous spacing. Strokes are generally thin with subtle contrast at joins and curves, producing a smooth, polished rhythm rather than a purely monoline look. Curves are broad and near-circular (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the lowercase bowls), while straight strokes stay crisp and even, with tidy terminals that read mostly as flat or softly eased rather than sharply sheared. The lowercase shows single-storey forms for a and g, a compact, unobtrusive ear on g, and open counters throughout; numerals follow the same rounded logic with clear, readable silhouettes.
Well-suited for interface typography, dashboards, and product-focused branding where clarity and a modern, lightweight presence are needed. Its open counters and rounded geometry also work well in editorial subheads, captions, and infographics that benefit from a clean, contemporary voice.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, with a refined, engineered friendliness coming from the rounded geometry and light touch. It feels measured and efficient rather than expressive, lending a sleek, product-oriented character that stays out of the way of the content.
The letterforms suggest an intention to deliver a streamlined, modern sans that balances geometric roundness with subtle contrast for polish and legibility. It appears designed to provide a calm, contemporary texture in both short labels and longer reading samples without calling attention to itself.
The design leans on consistent circular bowls and open apertures, helping prevent clogging at small sizes while keeping a smooth, continuous texture in longer text. The uppercase is straightforward and restrained, while the lowercase contributes most of the softness through round counters and simplified, modern forms.