Sans Contrasted Obnu 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, formal, literary, readability, prestige, timelessness, clarity, refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, open counters.
This typeface presents a poised, classical construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and gently bracketed finishing strokes. The capitals show sharp, tapered apexes (notably in A and V) and broad, steady verticals, while rounds like O and Q are smooth and slightly oval with clean internal counters. Lowercase forms are compact and well-balanced, with a two-storey a, a single-storey g, and a q featuring a straight descender; terminals tend to be subtly sheared or tapered rather than blunt. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with a curved 2 and open, flowing 3; overall spacing reads even and text color is consistent in running lines.
It is well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, pull quotes, and refined long-form reading where contrast can contribute sophistication. It can also support premium branding, packaging, and titles when set with comfortable spacing, especially at medium to larger sizes where the tapered details remain crisp.
The overall tone is cultured and bookish, projecting a quiet authority suited to sophisticated, text-forward design. Its contrast and tapered details add a sense of finesse and tradition, giving paragraphs a polished, editorial voice without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classical reading experience: clean, disciplined letterforms enriched by strong modulation and carefully shaped terminals. It aims for an elevated, timeless impression that remains practical for text while providing a distinctive, polished texture.
In the sample text, the rhythm of vertical strokes creates a stable baseline and clear word shapes, while the more delicate diagonals and join points contribute a calligraphic sparkle at larger sizes. The design avoids heavy decoration, relying instead on contrast, subtle bracketing, and carefully shaped terminals for character.