Sans Contrasted Diba 14 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Relais' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, fashion, dramatic, refined, display focus, luxury branding, editorial tone, high contrast, hairline, sharp, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
A sharply contrasted, display-oriented sans with pronounced thick–thin modulation and frequent hairline terminals. Letterforms are built from clean, high-contrast strokes with minimal finishing, producing a crisp silhouette that reads as serifless at a glance while still feeling subtly calligraphic in its stress and tapering. Capitals are tall and elegant with narrow joins and pointed diagonals, while round forms show smooth, controlled curves and tight apertures. The lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with slender entry/exit strokes and a slightly mannered rhythm that emphasizes verticals and thin cross-strokes.
Best suited for headlines, covers, mastheads, and large-scale typographic statements where the extreme contrast and hairline detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for premium brand identities and packaging when used at comfortable sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, balancing restraint with theatrical contrast. It evokes fashion publishing and contemporary luxury branding, where sharp hairlines and sculpted curves signal sophistication and drama.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-forward contrasted look in a primarily sans structure, using dramatic stroke modulation and precise geometry to create a refined display voice.
In text settings the hairline elements become a defining feature, creating an airy color and a crisp, shimmering texture. The numerals and punctuation match the same razor-thin detailing, reinforcing the formal, editorial character.