Sans Contrasted Obta 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book titles, editorial, luxury branding, posters, refined, modern classic, elegant, crisp, editorial voice, luxury tone, headline clarity, classic refinement, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, hairline joins, open counters.
A refined, high-contrast text face with slender proportions and a calm, upright stance. Strokes move between very thin hairlines and firm verticals, producing a crisp rhythm and a distinctly editorial texture. Terminals are sharp and clean, with subtle bracketed serif-like finishes that add structure without feeling ornate. Curves are smooth and disciplined, counters stay fairly open, and the overall spacing reads controlled and deliberate in both capitals and lowercase.
It performs well in editorial contexts such as magazine headlines, book titles, pull quotes, and refined packaging or brand systems where a crisp, high-contrast voice is desirable. It can also work for posters and formal invitations when paired with generous leading and careful tracking to preserve its delicate hairlines.
The tone is polished and literary, balancing restraint with a touch of drama from the contrast. It feels suited to classic publishing cues while remaining clean and contemporary, conveying authority, sophistication, and clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, publication-ready voice with pronounced contrast and narrow proportions, optimizing for a stylish, high-end reading texture and strong headline presence without excessive ornament.
In longer sample text, the strong verticals and fine connecting strokes create a bright, elegant page color at display-to-text sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic and look designed to sit comfortably alongside uppercase settings.