Sans Contrasted Tyla 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, titles, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, elegant, display impact, premium branding, editorial voice, modern elegance, high-contrast, refined, crisp, calligraphic, sharp terminals.
This typeface presents a high-contrast, upright construction with thin hairlines and strong, weighty verticals. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and terminals often resolve into sharp, tapered points that give the forms a crisp, cut-paper feel. Proportions mix wide rounds (notably in O and C-like shapes) with narrower, columnar letters, creating a subtly variable rhythm across the alphabet. Lowercase forms are clean and compact with delicate entry/exit strokes on letters like a, e, and s, and the numerals share the same stark contrast and taut geometry.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, luxury branding, posters, and title treatments where contrast can be showcased. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, especially when given generous spacing and clean printing conditions.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward sophistication. The extreme contrast and razor-thin hairlines add a sense of drama and exclusivity, while the upright stance keeps it composed and formal. It reads as premium and curated rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion display voice by pairing classic high-contrast construction with crisp, modern detailing. Its mix of commanding thick strokes and needle-like hairlines prioritizes visual impact and elegance in prominent settings.
At larger sizes the hairlines and pointed terminals become a defining feature, producing a sparkling texture and pronounced light-dark patterning. The sample text shows a strong vertical cadence and clean word shapes, with particularly bold presence in capitals and rounded letters.