Sans Contrasted Data 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, branding, refined, authoritative, modern classic, literary, editorial voice, premium feel, strong hierarchy, crisp, elegant, sculpted, calligraphic, bracketed.
This typeface shows a high-contrast structure with thin hairlines and firm, weighty main strokes. Curves are smooth and open, with a slightly sculpted, calligraphic modulation that gives rounds (C, O, S) a polished rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel classical and stable, while lowercase forms balance clarity with personality—most notably the two‑storey a and g, a sharp, angled k, and a gently tapered, bracket-like treatment where strokes meet stems. Numerals are similarly contrasted and refined, with wide bowls and delicate terminals that keep the color light despite the strong vertical emphasis.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book jackets, and feature spreads, where contrast and a refined silhouette add hierarchy and tone. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a premium, literary voice, and works effectively for headlines and subheads that need a composed, high-end feel.
The overall tone is editorial and composed, projecting sophistication and authority without becoming ornate. It feels at home in contexts that need a premium, cultured voice—more “magazine” than “utility,” with a quietly dramatic contrast that reads as confident and considered.
The likely intention is to deliver a modernized, high-contrast reading and display face that borrows classical proportions and calligraphic modulation while keeping the overall form clean and contemporary. It aims for elegance and authority through controlled contrast, balanced spacing, and carefully shaped curves and terminals.
The design relies on crisp edges and fine details, so its character is most apparent at display and text sizes where the hairlines can breathe. Spacing in the sample reads even and controlled, supporting smooth line flow and a consistent, elegant texture.