Sans Contrasted Obra 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, refined, classic, fashion, formal, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, classic revival, vertical stress, crisp edges, tapered terminals, bracketed feel, compact set.
This typeface presents a compact, vertically oriented structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent upright stance. Strokes transition sharply from heavy stems to hairline joins, producing a crisp rhythm and clear vertical stress. Terminals often taper into subtle points or curved beaks, and several letters show softly rounded transitions that hint at a bracketed sensibility even when ends read clean. Counters are relatively tight and the overall set feels disciplined and condensed, with lively curves on letters like S, J, and g balancing the strong straight stems. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with bold main strokes and fine connecting curves.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other larger-size editorial settings where its contrast and tight counters can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and packaging when a refined, fashion-forward voice is desired, especially in short phrases or logotype-style applications.
The tone is polished and authoritative, combining a modern crispness with a classic, print-minded elegance. Its high-contrast drawing and compact proportions give it a fashionable, premium feel suited to sophisticated branding and editorial environments.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-contrast voice that feels luxurious and composed, with sharp modulation and controlled curves for strong typographic presence in display and editorial use.
The lowercase has a traditional, text-oriented flow (notably in a, e, g, and t), while the capitals maintain a stately, display-ready presence. Spacing in the samples reads on the tight side, reinforcing the compact character and making the contrast pop at larger sizes.