Sans Contrasted Askip 7 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book jackets, headlines, branding, posters, editorial, refined, classic, formal, literary, editorial voice, modern classicism, premium branding, display clarity, crisp, elegant, high-waisted, sharp terminals, bracketless.
This typeface presents a refined, print-oriented structure with clean, delicate strokes and clear modulation through curves and joins. Proportions lean tall and compact, with a relatively high cap height, tight internal spacing, and slender bowls that keep text color light and controlled. Curved forms are smoothly drawn and slightly squarish in their stress, while terminals often finish in tapered, knife-like ends that add crispness without overt ornament. The lowercase shows a traditional book-text rhythm with a two-storey “g,” a narrow “e” with a small aperture, and a “t” that stays restrained and vertical, contributing to an even, disciplined line.
It is well suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, book covers, and section titling where a light, elegant voice is desired. It can also support sophisticated branding and packaging, and works effectively in poster-style compositions where its tall proportions and crisp terminals can be showcased.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, suggesting seriousness and care rather than casual friendliness. Its crisp finishing and measured contrast give it a quietly luxurious feel suited to cultured, literary, or institutional contexts.
The design intention appears to be a modern, editorial display text face that balances classical letterform discipline with a clean, contemporary finish. Its compact proportions and controlled modulation aim to deliver a refined, high-end texture that stays crisp in prominent sizes.
The figures appear lining and relatively slender, with curved numerals keeping the same calm modulation as the letters. Across the sample text, the face maintains a consistent vertical cadence and a composed texture, with punctuation and capitals reading especially sharp at display sizes.