Sans Contrasted Bovi 10 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mansel' by Prominent and Affluent (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, display, magazine, branding, posters, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, premium tone, stylish emphasis, space saving, hairline, sharp, sleek, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast italic with a sleek, compressed stance and crisp, knife-edge terminals. Strokes swing between hairline connections and dense verticals, creating a strong vertical rhythm even in the italic. Curves are taut and sculpted, with narrow apertures and a generally economical width; the lowercase shows a classic italic construction with single-storey forms and compact counters. Numerals and capitals follow the same glossy contrast logic, with pointed joins and a polished, editorial finish.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, premium branding, and poster titles where its contrast and slant can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads, particularly when given ample size and breathing room. For long-form text, it will typically perform better in larger point sizes and with careful line spacing due to its delicate hairlines.
The tone is elegant and high-drama, with a couture, magazine-like polish. Its razor-thin hairlines and steep slant feel confident and expressive, suggesting sophistication more than neutrality. Overall it reads as refined, premium, and attention-seeking without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial italic with striking contrast and a streamlined footprint. Its narrow proportions and crisp terminals prioritize sophistication and impact, aiming for a luxurious, high-end voice in prominent typographic roles.
The extreme thin-to-thick transitions make spacing and letterfit feel intentionally tight and rhythmic, especially in rounded letters where hairlines pinch into dense stems. At smaller sizes, the finest strokes may visually recede, while larger settings emphasize the sculptural contrast and sharp terminals.