Sans Contrasted Omri 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, posters, classic, authoritative, refined, literary, editorial voice, classic refinement, distinctive texture, premium display, flared, wedge terminals, calligraphic, high-contrast, sculpted.
This typeface shows sculpted, tapering strokes with clear thick–thin modulation and subtly flared, wedge-like terminals that give the letterforms a sharpened, chiseled feel. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while joins and ends often pinch or taper, producing a rhythmic, calligraphic motion even in otherwise straightforward forms. Proportions read as balanced and bookish, with a moderately large x-height, compact apertures in letters like “c” and “e,” and crisp, slightly triangular details in diagonals and terminals. Numerals and capitals carry the same tapered logic, creating a consistent, lively texture in both isolated glyphs and text settings.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where its sculpted contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It also fits book covers, magazine titles, and poster work that benefits from a classic, authoritative presence and strong silhouette.
The overall tone is editorial and classically minded, with a refined sharpness that feels confident rather than decorative. Its flared endings and controlled contrast lend an elegant, slightly dramatic voice suited to serious or cultured messaging, while still remaining readable and direct.
The design appears intended to blend contemporary clarity with a traditional, calligraphy-informed stroke model, delivering a distinctive text-and-display voice that feels literary and premium without relying on overt ornament.
In running text, the font creates a bold, rhythmic pattern: thick verticals and tapered strokes alternate in a way that adds sparkle at larger sizes. The tapered terminals and narrow openings can make dense settings feel darker, so it visually rewards comfortable tracking and generous line spacing in longer passages.