Sans Contrasted Egri 8 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Haboro Contrast' and 'Solitas Contrast' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, modern, sleek, statement, emphasis, luxury, display, slanted, crisp, sharp, calligraphic, high-waist.
A slanted, display-forward design with crisp contours and pronounced thick–thin modulation throughout. Strokes feel pen-driven, with tapered entry/exit terminals and occasional hairline joins that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Curves are smooth and rounded but tightened by sharp apexes and narrow connections, giving many letters a sculpted, aerodynamic feel. The lowercase is compact and energetic, while capitals are broad-shouldered and confident, producing a strong typographic color even at modest sizes.
This face performs best in short bursts—headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, fashion and culture layouts, brand marks, and packaging where a refined, high-impact texture is desired. It can also work for event graphics and advertising where slanted emphasis and dramatic modulation help lead the eye.
The overall tone is stylish and assertive, with a runway/editorial sensibility that reads as contemporary and premium. Its dramatic modulation and forward slant add motion and emphasis, lending a confident, attention-seeking voice suitable for statement typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-impact italic voice with fashion-oriented polish—combining crisp, sans-like simplicity with expressive stroke modulation to create dramatic headlines and distinctive brand typography.
The slant and tapered terminals create a pronounced directional flow across lines, and some forms show intentionally narrow waists and pointed joins that heighten contrast and sparkle. Numerals follow the same expressive, slanted construction, with elegant curves and hairline-like transitions that favor display settings over utilitarian neutrality.