Sans Contrasted Oflub 8 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'TA Modern Times' by Tural Alisoy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, branding, elegant, refined, classic, formal, readability, editorial tone, typographic polish, classic reference, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic, stately, bookish.
A high-contrast text face with crisp, sharpened terminals and subtly bracketed joins that lend a carved, calligraphic feel. Curves are smooth and generously open, while verticals read firm and steady, creating a clear vertical rhythm. Capitals feel stately and slightly expansive, and the lowercase maintains a traditional, readable structure with compact apertures and carefully tapered strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with delicate hairlines and strong main stems that keep figures clear in running text.
Well suited to editorial design, book and magazine typography, and upscale branding where a refined, high-contrast texture is desirable. It can carry display lines with poise, while also maintaining an even color in longer passages when set at comfortable sizes and leading.
The overall tone is polished and literary, balancing authority with a touch of sophistication. It evokes traditional publishing and cultural institutions—confident, measured, and quietly expressive rather than loud or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, streamlined take on a high-contrast reading style—prioritizing clarity and typographic polish with a restrained, institutional voice. Its consistent modulation and crisp terminals suggest an emphasis on elegance and page-worthy texture across both text and titling.
Stroke modulation is pronounced, so thin features become a key part of the character; spacing appears relatively measured, supporting a composed texture in paragraphs. The design favors clean, decisive endings and controlled curvature, which helps it look orderly in headlines while still reading comfortably in text.