Sans Contrasted Obbu 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, logos, refined, contemporary, fashion, elegant, premium branding, editorial voice, display emphasis, modern elegance, crisp, sleek, airy, calligraphic, tapered.
A slender, high-contrast sans with sharp, clean terminals and pronounced stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and controlled, with thin hairlines meeting thicker stems in a distinctly calligraphic way, giving letters a polished, drawn quality rather than a purely geometric feel. Proportions lean tall and space-efficient, with open counters and a light, airy texture in running text. The lowercase shows simple, readable forms with restrained joins and a two-storey structure where expected, while figures follow the same contrast rhythm and align comfortably with the text color.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine titling, and brand identities where a sleek, elevated texture is desired. It can also work for short blocks of text in editorial contexts, especially when set with comfortable leading and at sizes that preserve the thin strokes.
The overall tone is poised and editorial, balancing modern minimalism with a hint of fashion-forward elegance. Its contrast and tapered details add a premium, refined voice that feels suited to sophisticated branding and curated layouts.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary sans voice with fashion-oriented contrast—combining the cleanliness of sans construction with the sophistication and rhythm of a calligraphic stress pattern for standout display use.
Diagonal strokes (notably in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y) read particularly crisp due to the sharp tapering, and round letters maintain consistent, smooth tension. The design’s light hairlines reward generous sizing and thoughtful spacing, where the contrast can remain clear without appearing fragile.