Sans Contrasted Uhmi 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, authoritative, classic, formal, institutional, impact, tradition, authority, editorial voice, print feel, bracketed serifs, small apertures, ball terminals, ink traps, sharp joins.
This typeface has sturdy, weighty letterforms with clear stroke modulation and a predominantly vertical, upright construction. The shapes read as compact and dense, with relatively tight internal counters in rounds like O and e, and crisp, bracketed-looking terminals that give many strokes a carved, print-like finish. Curves are full and smooth, while joins and diagonals (notably in V, W, and K) are sharp and emphatic; several lowercase forms show ball terminals and pronounced shoulders that reinforce the heavy, sculpted texture on the page. Numerals appear robust and traditional in proportion, with strong vertical stress and distinct, high-impact silhouettes.
It will perform best in display settings—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, posters, and bold branding—where its heavy color and stroke contrast can read with impact. In editorial layouts it can work well for short runs of text such as intros and captions, particularly when a traditional, print-forward voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, projecting authority and seriousness rather than casual friendliness. Its strong, dark color and classic detailing evoke editorial and institutional typography, suited to messages that should feel established, confident, and deliberate.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic, print-informed presence with strong emphasis and a sculpted, high-ink texture. It prioritizes impact and authority through dense proportions, clear modulation, and traditional terminal treatments that keep shapes recognizable while adding gravitas.
The font builds a very dark typographic color, especially in longer text, as the heavy strokes and compact counters create a concentrated rhythm. Uppercase forms feel monumental and steady, while the lowercase maintains a conventional reading pattern with a firm baseline and pronounced, weighty terminals.