Sans Contrasted Okbay 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, brand systems, signage, presentations, modern, clean, neutral, technical, confident, readability, versatility, contemporary branding, clarity, open apertures, rounded joints, soft terminals, geometric, even rhythm.
This typeface presents a clean, sans-serif construction with gently squared curves and a measured, consistent rhythm. Strokes show subtle contrast and careful modulation, most noticeable in round forms and the joins of diagonals, giving the letterforms a refined, engineered feel rather than a monoline look. Curves are broad and open, counters are generous, and terminals are mostly straight with softened edges. Uppercase shapes are crisp and stable, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward structure with single-storey forms where expected (notably the a and g), helping maintain clarity at text sizes.
Well-suited for interface copy, product typography, and general-purpose text where clarity and a steady reading texture are priorities. The wide, open shapes and disciplined proportions also make it a strong choice for signage and brand systems that need a modern, neutral voice.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, balancing a utilitarian, interface-friendly character with a slightly polished, editorial finish. It reads as professional and dependable, with just enough shaping in the strokes to avoid feeling stark or purely mechanical.
The design appears intended as a contemporary workhorse sans that stays highly legible while adding a touch of sophistication through controlled stroke modulation. Its open counters and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on readability across both display settings and longer passages.
Digit forms are clear and restrained, with the 0 kept simple and the 1 drawn with minimal embellishment for quick recognition. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharply drawn and contribute to a confident, forward-leaning texture without introducing slant. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a smooth typographic color across lines.