Sans Contrasted Bove 5 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, branding, posters, editorial, dramatic, refined, modern, luxury, impact, motion, display, condensed, slanted, hairline, crisp, calligraphic.
A sharply slanted, condensed display italic with extreme contrast between thick main strokes and hairline connectors. The letterforms show a brisk, calligraphic rhythm with tapered terminals and razor-thin cross-strokes, producing a crisp, elegant texture in lines of text. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, counters are compact, and overall spacing feels intentionally tight to emphasize verticality and speed. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with sleek, stylized forms that read best at larger sizes.
It excels in headlines, deck lines, magazine mastheads, and brand marks where contrast and slant can carry the composition. It also works well for posters and campaign graphics that need an elegant, high-impact typographic voice, especially when set with generous margins and careful tracking.
The font conveys high-fashion sophistication and a dramatic, editorial tone. Its hairline details and steep italic angle feel luxurious and attention-grabbing, suggesting premium branding and headline-led layouts rather than everyday utility.
The design appears intended as a high-contrast, condensed italic built to deliver a sleek editorial look with pronounced motion and luxury cues. Its stylization prioritizes visual impact and refined drama over small-size neutrality.
The most delicate strokes become extremely thin, so the design’s character depends on clean reproduction and sufficient size. The narrow proportions and strong diagonal stress create a distinctive forward-leaning momentum, especially in mixed-case settings.