Sans Contrasted Obga 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, elegant, modernist, space saving, luxury tone, editorial impact, modern elegance, condensed, vertical, crisp, sharp, airy.
A tightly condensed display face with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems are tall and straight, with hairline joins and sharp terminals that keep counters open despite the compressed width. Curves (C, O, S) are drawn with clean, controlled contrast, and the overall rhythm alternates between dense vertical strokes and delicate connecting hairlines. Lowercase forms are compact with relatively small bowls and a restrained, minimalist construction; figures follow the same condensed, high-contrast logic for a consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other short-to-medium display use where its condensed width and contrast can shine. It works well for fashion and lifestyle editorial design, premium branding systems, and packaging that needs a tall, sophisticated wordmark-like texture.
The tone is sleek and editorial, pairing refinement with intensity. Its narrow proportions and crisp contrast read as fashion-forward and high-end, with a dramatic, poster-like presence that feels contemporary rather than nostalgic.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining an elegant, high-contrast silhouette. By combining compressed proportions with clean, minimal detailing, it aims for a modern editorial voice that feels luxurious and precise.
In text settings the face creates a dark, striped color from the repeated heavy verticals, while hairline horizontals and joins add sparkle. The ampersand and punctuation inherit the same sharp contrast, helping headlines maintain a cohesive, curated look.