Sans Contrasted Apko 14 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alonzo' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazine, branding, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, modern, luxury tone, display clarity, editorial style, space saving, hairline, crisp, airy, minimal, delicate.
This typeface is built from extremely slender, high-contrast strokes with a clean, upright stance and a notably narrow set. Forms are predominantly monoline-thin in the lightest strokes, with selective thickening in verticals and key joins, creating a sharp, fashion-like contrast without overt ornament. Curves are smooth and restrained, terminals are clean and precise, and spacing feels measured to preserve an airy, upscale texture in lines of text. Overall rhythm is vertical and composed, with tall capitals and tight proportions that emphasize height over width.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style display typography, fashion and beauty branding, and other applications where a polished, high-contrast look is desired. It will shine in large sizes, on high-resolution outputs, and in layouts that can give it generous whitespace and careful tracking.
The overall tone is sophisticated and poised, projecting a contemporary luxury and editorial sensibility. Its delicate construction feels quiet and premium rather than playful, with a cool, controlled presence suited to high-end presentation.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimalist, high-end contrasted look with a narrow footprint, emphasizing elegance and verticality for contemporary editorial and brand-driven typography.
The numeral set follows the same hairline/contrast logic, with elegant open counters and narrow silhouettes that stay consistent with the uppercase. At text sizes the extreme thin strokes read as intentionally delicate, producing a refined, high-fashion sparkle in headings and short lines.