Sans Contrasted Yari 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, modern classic, display, premium branding, dynamic emphasis, modern refinement, sharp, sleek, angular, calligraphic, brisk.
A high-contrast italic with slender hairlines and assertive, tapered thick strokes. The forms are crisp and streamlined, with minimal ornament and an overall sans-like cleanliness, while stroke modulation and angled terminals add a refined, calligraphic edge. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters stay fairly open, and many joins resolve into pointed wedges, creating a fast, forward rhythm. Numerals echo the same contrast and slant, reading elegant and display-oriented rather than utilitarian.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display, fashion and beauty branding, and other applications where high contrast and italic dynamism are desirable. It can work well for short pulls, titles, and logo-style wordmarks where the sharp terminals and sleek rhythm can be appreciated at comfortable sizes.
The font conveys a polished, fashion-forward tone—confident, dramatic, and premium. Its steep italic energy and sharp contrast suggest editorial sophistication and a sense of motion, making it feel contemporary while still referencing classic high-contrast typography.
The design appears intended as a stylish, high-impact italic display face that merges clean, sans-like silhouettes with pronounced contrast for a premium editorial voice. Its emphasis on speed, sharpness, and refined stroke modulation suggests a focus on branding and titling over dense text typography.
The design leans on crisp diagonals and tapered entry/exit strokes that create sparkling highlights at larger sizes. The bold–thin transitions are prominent, so texture can become lively and somewhat delicate in smaller settings, especially where hairlines and fine terminals dominate.