Sans Contrasted Omry 16 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'TA Modern Times' by Tural Alisoy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, editorial, condensed, formal, space saving, impact, authority, editorial tone, high waist, sharp terminals, tight spacing, vertical stress, angular joins.
This typeface is a condensed display face with tall proportions, compact counters, and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main stems paired with finer connecting strokes and tapered joins, giving letters a slightly calligraphic, drawn feel while remaining clean and controlled. Terminals are crisp and largely unbracketed, with sharp corners and occasional wedge-like endings that add bite to the silhouette. The overall texture is dark and even, with tight spacing and a high waist in several forms that reinforces a narrow, vertical emphasis.
It performs best in headlines, mastheads, and other short-to-medium display settings where a dense, impactful texture is desirable. The narrow set makes it useful for space-constrained layouts such as magazine headers, event posters, and packaging labels that need strong presence without wide measures.
The tone is assertive and traditional, combining a newspaper-like seriousness with a slightly theatrical edge. Its compressed shapes and dark color create urgency and authority, while the stroke modulation adds a refined, crafted quality rather than a purely mechanical one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint, pairing a condensed skeleton with controlled contrast to project authority and clarity. It aims to feel contemporary in cleanliness while borrowing editorial, classic cues through its modulation and sharp, decisive terminals.
Capitals read as tall and commanding, with minimal curvature and a preference for straight-sided construction that keeps word shapes compact. Lowercase forms maintain the condensed stance and show a consistent modulation pattern, helping long lines stay visually cohesive at larger sizes.