Sans Contrasted Asgad 15 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Relais' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
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This typeface uses slender, sharply tapered strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clean, controlled curves. Letterforms are generally compact with tight internal spacing, giving lines of text a neat, vertical rhythm. Terminals tend to finish in fine points or subtle flares, and joins are crisp, producing an overall polished texture. The lowercase is relatively small against the capitals, and the numerals follow the same elegant contrast, reading well in display sizes where the hairlines can remain visible.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and other display applications such as magazine layouts, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant posters. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where its fine contrast and compact rhythm can be appreciated without losing the hairline detail.
The overall tone feels refined and editorial, with a poised, fashion-forward elegance. Its delicate hairlines and sculpted contrast communicate sophistication and a sense of premium minimalism rather than warmth or casualness. The result is crisp and confident, suited to designs that want restraint with a touch of drama.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast reading experience with a clean silhouette and an editorial sensibility. It prioritizes elegance, sharpness, and vertical rhythm, aiming to look luxurious and modern while remaining typographically restrained.
In running text the tight proportions and high modulation create a bright, patterned color that can look luxurious at larger sizes. Because many strokes resolve to very thin hairlines, the face benefits from sufficient size and supportive rendering so its fine details don’t disappear.