Sans Contrasted Ofgev 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, branding, packaging, refined, classic, formal, literary, editorial readability, classic refinement, premium tone, text elegance, crisp, elegant, sculpted, clean, calligraphic.
This typeface shows a clean, contrasted construction with smooth curves and tapered joins that give strokes a subtly calligraphic rhythm. Round letters are drawn with an oval stress and pronounced thinning through curves, while verticals read firm and steady, producing a clear light–dark pattern. Terminals are mostly smooth and slightly flared rather than blunt, and counters are open and well-shaped for text. The overall proportions feel balanced and traditional, with a measured pacing that stays consistent from capitals through lowercase and figures.
It suits editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where a cultivated texture is desirable. The crisp, contrasted shapes also work well for branding, packaging, and headlines that need a classic, premium impression, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is polished and bookish, with a quiet sense of tradition. Its contrast and sculpted curves lend a refined, editorial voice that feels composed and authoritative rather than casual or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, clean take on a traditionally modulated letterform, emphasizing elegance and readability through controlled contrast, open counters, and carefully tapered terminals.
In sample text, the contrast becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where the thinning in curves and joins adds sparkle without looking overly decorative. Numerals follow the same refined, slightly old-style feel in their curves and modulation, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive texture.