Sans Contrasted Dahy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book design, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial, refined, authoritative, classic, formal, editorial tone, classic authority, refined contrast, sharp detailing, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic, high-waisted, sculpted.
A crisp, contrasted text face with prominent wedge-like terminals and bracketed serif behavior that reads as sharply cut rather than rounded. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with vertical emphasis, while curves (C, G, O, S) are smoothly drawn and tightly controlled. Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and slightly wide in key rounds, with tapered diagonals (V, W, Y) and a clean, pointed A. The lowercase has a traditional structure with single-storey a and g, compact apertures, and a distinct contrast-driven rhythm that stays consistent across letters and figures.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazine headlines, book covers, section titles, and pull quotes—where contrast and crisp terminals add sophistication. It can also support premium branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, cultivated voice, especially at display and larger text sizes where details remain clear.
The overall tone is literary and institutional, combining elegance with a firm, declarative presence. Its sharp terminals and measured contrast suggest a classic, editorial sensibility—suited to confident headlines and cultivated reading experiences rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast reading voice with sharp, carved terminals and a controlled, formal rhythm—balancing elegance with legibility for editorial and brand-forward applications.
Figures show strong contrast and clear silhouettes, with old-style-like curvature in several forms and a noticeable emphasis on stroke endings that creates a chiseled texture in words. Spacing in the sample text feels even and stable, helping maintain clarity despite the pronounced modulation.