Sans Contrasted Yavi 1 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, magazine, posters, brand titles, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, modern, display impact, premium branding, editorial elegance, dynamic emphasis, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, sharp, sleek.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast design with crisp, tapering strokes and pronounced thick–thin transitions that create a lively, shimmering rhythm. Letterforms are wide and open, with generous internal space in round characters and clear, sweeping diagonals in A, V, W, and Y. Terminals tend to be pointed or finely tapered, and curves resolve into hairline connections that emphasize an elegant, cutting silhouette. The figures and capitals feel display-oriented, with strong contrast and a refined, controlled stroke flow across the set.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, campaign typography, and brand titles where its contrast and slant can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging statements, but is less ideal for long-form text where the fine hairlines and strong stress may reduce comfort and consistency at small sizes.
The overall tone is sophisticated and dramatic, pairing modern sharpness with an editorial, fashion-forward polish. Its steep slant and bright hairlines suggest speed and luxury, giving headlines an assertive, premium presence without feeling ornate.
The font appears designed to deliver a sleek, contemporary display voice that signals premium taste and momentum. Its intention is to create high-impact typography through extreme contrast, clean detailing, and a confident italic posture.
The design’s energy comes from the combination of wide proportions and extreme contrast, which makes spacing and texture feel airy while still producing bold, dark anchor strokes. At larger sizes the hairlines read as precise and glossy; at smaller sizes they may visually soften or break due to the delicate thins.