Sans Contrasted Egry 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, editorial, branding, posters, elegant, dramatic, refined, elegance, luxury, motion, display, calligraphic, high-waisted, tapered, fluid, crisp.
A slanted, high-contrast design with sweeping, calligraphic modulation and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Strokes taper to sharp terminals and hairline joins, while counters stay open and relatively compact, giving a lively, forward-leaning rhythm. Capitals feel narrow and poised, with crisp diagonals and smooth curves; lowercase shows a slightly high-waisted feel with small, clean apertures and a consistent italic flow. Figures follow the same contrast logic, with delicate hairlines and bold main strokes that read as display-oriented.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine-style editorial layouts, and brand identities that want a sleek, upscale voice. It can work for short text passages when set generously, but it is most convincing where its hairlines, contrast, and italic rhythm can remain clear at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, pairing refined sophistication with a sense of motion. Its sharp hairlines and stylish slant suggest luxury, fashion, and contemporary editorial sensibilities rather than utilitarian neutrality.
Likely designed to deliver a modern, fashion-forward italic voice with pronounced contrast and a calligraphic feel, emphasizing elegance and movement for display and branding contexts.
The contrast is strong enough that fine details become a key part of the texture, especially in smaller interior joins and terminals. Letterforms maintain a coherent, continuous cursive stress, producing a smooth line of text with a distinctly upscale presence.