Sans Contrasted Dabe 18 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine, branding, refined, classic, formal, literary, elegance, editorial impact, classic revival, premium branding, headline clarity, crisp, sharp, sculpted, bracketed, calligraphic.
A high-contrast roman with crisp, tapered strokes and finely cut terminals that give letters a sculpted, editorial feel. The design shows strong thick–thin modulation through curves and joins, with narrow hairlines and sturdier verticals, producing a lively rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Serifs are present and appear sharply defined with subtle bracketing, while round forms like O/C/G are smoothly drawn with clean inner counters. Numerals echo the same contrast and finish, pairing sturdy stems with delicate connecting strokes for an elegant, print-forward texture.
Best suited to display and editorial settings such as magazine headlines, book covers, and refined branding where contrast and sharp finishing can be appreciated. It can also work for short-form text like pull quotes or subheads, particularly in print or high-resolution digital contexts where hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with a confident, literary character that reads as premium and composed. Its sharp detailing and contrast suggest a fashion-and-magazine sensibility while still feeling anchored in classical book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classic high-contrast typography: elegant, attention-getting, and optimized for sophisticated editorial voice while maintaining clear letterforms and consistent rhythm across the set.
In text, the face forms a dark-but-articulate color: thick strokes carry emphasis while hairlines add sparkle, especially at larger sizes. The italics are not shown; the sample indicates a consistent upright stance with carefully tuned spacing that supports headline setting without looking static.