Sans Contrasted Duby 5 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nereida' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, elegant, dramatic, refined, luxury display, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, modern classic, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, high-waist.
A crisp, high-contrast display face with razor-thin hairlines and weighty vertical stems that create a sharp light–dark rhythm. The forms feel slightly condensed and tall, with smooth, bracketless transitions and tapered joins that read as calligraphic rather than geometric. Counters are generous and cleanly carved, and terminals are precise, often ending in fine points or thin horizontal finishes. The overall texture alternates between dense black strokes and near-invisible connecting lines, giving the letterforms a sculpted, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to large-size typography such as magazine heads, fashion/editorial layouts, brand marks, and high-impact posters. It can also work for premium packaging or pull quotes where contrast and refinement are priorities. Smaller sizes and long passages may require careful spacing and enough size to preserve the hairline details.
The tone is luxurious and editorial, combining classic sophistication with a modern, dramatic edge. Its sharp contrast and poised proportions suggest fashion, culture, and premium branding contexts, where elegance and tension are desirable. In text settings it feels lively and attention-grabbing, with an expressive cadence that foregrounds style over neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on high-contrast display typography: tall, elegant shapes with extreme thick–thin transitions that maximize drama and sophistication. Its consistent rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals suggests an emphasis on cohesive editorial systems and polished brand applications.
In the samples, round and open shapes (like O/C/G) emphasize smooth, continuous curves, while diagonals and joins (such as in K, V, W, X) introduce thin, knife-like strokes that heighten sparkle. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender connectors and bold main strokes, making them visually consistent with the capitals in display use.