Sans Contrasted Egry 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, fashion, book covers, branding, editorial, elegant, literary, refined, display emphasis, premium tone, editorial voice, luxury branding, stylish motion, calligraphic, fluid, diagonal stress, bracketed, crisp.
A slanted, high-contrast design with sharp, tapered terminals and a crisp, calligraphic stroke rhythm. Curves show strong diagonal stress and thin hairlines, while main strokes swell decisively, creating a lively page color in text. Letterforms are moderately narrow and dynamic, with energetic diagonals in capitals like V, W, X, and Y, and a distinctive mix of straight and gently bracketed joins that keeps the texture refined rather than decorative. Numerals mirror the same contrast and italic movement, with open counters and delicate finishing strokes.
This font suits magazine and editorial typography, especially for headlines, pull quotes, and elegant subheads where contrast and italic movement can be appreciated. It also works well for fashion and beauty branding, book covers, and refined packaging or invitations when set with comfortable spacing and not too small.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, suggesting luxury and cultivated sophistication. Its motion and contrast add drama without feeling ornate, giving it a confident, fashion-forward voice that still reads as classic.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast italic voice for premium display settings, balancing classic calligraphic cues with clean, modern structure. It emphasizes rhythm, elegance, and emphasis in running phrases while keeping letterforms disciplined and consistent.
The design’s fine hairlines and pointed terminals create a delicate sparkle at larger sizes, while the pronounced stroke modulation lends emphasis to key words and headings. Round letters like O/Q and the lowercase a/e show a smooth, controlled curvature that reinforces the formal, print-oriented character.