Sans Contrasted Yafa 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, modern classic, elegance, drama, premium branding, editorial impact, hairline, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, tapered.
A high-contrast italic with sharp, clean silhouettes and pronounced hairlines that taper into thicker stressed strokes. Letterforms show a calligraphic logic: pointed terminals, wedge-like joins, and occasional needle-thin entry/exit strokes that create a lively, shimmering rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively open, and spacing feels tuned for display, letting the contrast and slant do the work. Numerals and capitals maintain the same refined stress, with a mix of firm verticals and razor-thin diagonals that heighten the elegance.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine covers, and brand marks where the high contrast and italic motion can be appreciated. It also works well for luxury packaging, invitations, and poster typography when set with ample size and breathing room.
The tone is polished and high-fashion, with a dramatic, editorial sheen. Its razor-fine details and sweeping italic motion suggest luxury branding and sophisticated publishing rather than everyday utilitarian text.
The font appears designed to deliver an elegant, contemporary take on a calligraphic italic for display use—prioritizing refinement, contrast, and visual drama over neutral readability in small settings.
The design relies heavily on extreme thin strokes for definition, so it reads most confidently at larger sizes and in high-quality output. The italic angle and tapered terminals introduce a dynamic, slightly flamboyant cadence that can make short words and titles feel energetic and premium.