Sans Contrasted Okroj 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, posters, headlines, magazine, modern, energetic, sporty, confident, emphasis, readability, display impact, editorial clarity, slanted, bracketed serifs, open apertures, tapered terminals, humanist.
A slanted, moderately contrasted design with crisp, tapered terminals and subtle bracketed serifs that read cleanly at text sizes. The letterforms are relatively open and round in the bowls, with smooth curves and steady rhythm, while diagonals and joins carry a slightly calligraphic stress. Uppercase proportions feel tall and streamlined, and the lowercase keeps a practical, readable structure with single-storey forms (notably the “g”) and a lively, forward-leaning texture. Numerals are clear and compact, matching the same contrast and italic construction for a consistent color on the line.
Well-suited to magazine and news-style typography, where the italic voice can carry emphasis, pull quotes, or stand-alone headings. The clean modulation and open shapes also make it a good fit for branding, sports or lifestyle campaigns, and display settings that want speed and clarity without looking overly decorative.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, with an editorial polish and a touch of athletic urgency from the strong slant and sharp finishes. It feels assertive and present without becoming ornamental, balancing a classic italic voice with a modern, clean restraint.
The design appears intended to provide a fast, emphatic italic with enough contrast and detailing to feel refined, while maintaining straightforward readability for continuous text. Its controlled modulation and crisp terminals suggest a focus on versatile editorial performance and confident display impact.
The slant is pronounced enough to create momentum in headlines, yet the counters remain generous, helping words stay legible in paragraphs. Curved letters maintain a smooth, even modulation, while straight strokes and diagonals keep edges crisp, giving the face a slightly technical snap alongside its humanist softness.