Sans Contrasted Bolo 8 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, logotypes, elegant, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, luxury feel, display impact, editorial tone, modern refinement, hairline, crisp, sharp, modern, minimal.
A highly contrasted display face with razor-thin hairlines and pronounced thick strokes, producing a crisp, shimmering rhythm across text. Letterforms are generally narrow with tall vertical emphasis, while curves (C, O, S, Q) show smooth, taut bowls and clean terminals. Joins and diagonals are precise and sharp, and many glyphs lean on straight, column-like stems contrasted by delicate connecting strokes. Numerals mirror the same high-contrast logic, with slender spines and refined curves that read best at larger sizes.
Best suited to large-scale applications where fine hairlines can remain visible: editorial headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and logotype work. It can also support short subheads or pull quotes when ample size and spacing preserve the delicate strokes.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, projecting a runway/editorial confidence. Its extreme contrast and slim proportions feel luxurious and carefully composed, with a cool, contemporary poise rather than a warm or casual voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast look with an emphasis on elegance and visual drama. Its narrow stance and disciplined construction suggest a focus on impactful display typography rather than dense body text.
In the sample text, the hairlines become a defining texture and can visually recede at smaller sizes, while capitals create strong, sculptural word shapes. The design’s consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and figures gives it a cohesive, sophisticated presence, with particularly striking round letters and sharp diagonal forms.