Sans Contrasted Befa 14 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, refined, dramatic, elegance, headline impact, premium branding, editorial voice, hairline, crisp, sleek, elegant, tall.
A tall, tightly set typeface with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Strokes resolve into fine hairlines, with an overall vertical emphasis and clean, uncluttered outlines. The lowercase is compact and rhythmic with a relatively even x-height, while capitals are stately and narrow with sharp joins and controlled curves. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy verticals with delicate cross-strokes for a polished, display-forward texture.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other display settings where its contrast and slender forms can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding and packaging, especially where a refined, high-end tone is needed. For longer passages, it will work most comfortably at generous sizes and with ample spacing to preserve the hairline details.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, balancing delicacy with authority. Its sharp contrast and slender proportions give it a fashion and publishing feel—confident, modern-classic, and slightly theatrical in large sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated display voice through tall proportions and strong stroke contrast, offering a polished, contemporary take on classic editorial letterforms. It prioritizes elegance and visual tension—thick stems against fine hairlines—creating impact without heavy weight.
In text, the contrast creates a lively sparkle and a strong baseline rhythm, but the finest details read as intentionally delicate. The design’s vertical stress and tight widths produce an efficient, headline-friendly silhouette with a distinctly editorial cadence.