Sans Contrasted Behu 2 is a very light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, prestige, display focus, editorial tone, modernity, hairline, monolinear, calligraphic, crisp, airy.
This typeface uses extremely delicate hairline strokes paired with sharply weighted verticals, producing a crisp, high-tension rhythm. Forms are condensed with tall proportions, and curves are drawn with fine, controlled terminals that often taper to needle points. Counters are generous and clean, and the overall drawing favors smooth, elongated bowls and straight-sided stems, giving the alphabet a precise, glossy silhouette. Figures and capitals share the same sleek, polished construction, with thin crossbars and carefully balanced negative space.
Best suited to display typography where its contrast and fine details can be appreciated—editorial headlines, fashion lookbooks, beauty or luxury branding, and upscale packaging. It also works well for short pull quotes or titling in layouts that benefit from a refined, condensed voice.
The overall tone is elegant and image-conscious, with a runway/editorial sensibility and a cool, cultivated poise. Its dramatic contrast and slender build read as premium and aspirational, lending a sense of sophistication and delicacy rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion display sans that borrows the tension and sparkle of Didone-like contrast while keeping the letterforms clean and restrained. It prioritizes elegance, verticality, and a polished texture for premium-facing communication.
In the text sample, the hairline details and thin joins create a shimmering texture that feels at home at larger sizes. The condensed proportions and strong vertical emphasis make the line color look structured and composed, while the fine terminals add a subtly calligraphic finish without overt ornament.