Sans Contrasted Lonov 8 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, airy, refined, modern, delicate, editorial, elegant display, modern branding, editorial tone, minimal refinement, monolinear feel, sharp terminals, open apertures, large counters, high-shouldered.
A very slender sans with a poised, almost hairline presence and subtle contrast that shows most clearly in curves and joins. Forms lean toward geometric simplicity with generous counters and open apertures, while terminals are crisp and often angled rather than rounded, creating a sharp, drawn-with-a-pen impression. Uppercase letters are tall and clean, with circular shapes (C, O, Q) kept spacious and even; the Q uses a light, sweeping tail. Lowercase maintains a tidy rhythm with a single-storey a and g, compact shoulders, and thin, upright stems; punctuation-like dots appear small and precise. Numerals are similarly light and open, with a smooth, contemporary 2 and a rounded 3, suited to elegant display settings.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine mastheads, brand wordmarks, and premium packaging where its light touch and open shapes can read clearly. It can also work for short editorial subheads and pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is quiet, elegant, and contemporary—more fashion/editorial than utilitarian. Its thin strokes and crisp endings give it a refined, boutique feel, while the open shapes keep it approachable and clean rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimalist, high-end sans voice—combining near-hairline elegance with enough contrast and angular terminal detail to feel distinctive in branding and editorial contexts.
Stroke delicacy and narrow joins suggest it will be most effective at larger sizes or in high-resolution output. The angular terminal treatment and slightly calligraphic tension add character without pushing it into a decorative script.