Sans Contrasted Elme 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, editorial, posters, packaging, modern, fashion, dramatic, refined, display impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, modern refinement, hairline joins, crisp terminals, tall caps, open counters, sculpted curves.
A sharply contrasted, upright sans with tall, sculpted capitals and pronounced hairline-to-stem transitions. Curves are clean and geometric-leaning, with smooth bowls and open counters, while straight strokes read as firm, slab-like blocks in heavier parts. Terminals are mostly crisp and unadorned, and the design shows a slightly display-oriented rhythm where different letters carry noticeably different visual weight. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with rounded forms and thin connecting strokes that emphasize an elegant, cut-paper silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and short bursts of text where its contrast and sculpted forms can be appreciated. It also fits branding and packaging that want a contemporary, upscale voice, and it can work in editorial settings for display typography when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone feels modern and editorial, blending severity with elegance. Its stark thick–thin rhythm and simplified endings suggest fashion, luxury, and headline drama more than utilitarian neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary display sans that leverages high contrast for sophistication and impact. It aims to read as minimal and modern while still feeling expressive through exaggerated stroke transitions and bold silhouettes.
In text, the heavy stems and fine hairlines create a lively, sparkling texture that can appear jumpy at smaller sizes, especially where thin joins or apertures become prominent. The typeface’s strong black shapes and airy internal spaces make it particularly sensitive to letterspacing and background contrast.