Sans Contrasted Oflub 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, brand identity, headlines, book design, refined, formal, modern-classic, confident, premium tone, editorial clarity, contrast emphasis, modern classic, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, open counters.
This typeface presents a crisp, contrasted skeleton with smooth transitions between thick and thin strokes and a clean, controlled rhythm. Terminals are sharply finished and often slightly tapered, while curves are drawn with a sculpted, almost calligraphic modulation. Proportions feel generous and open, with clear interior counters and steady verticals that keep paragraphs orderly. The overall texture in text is polished and even, with contrast providing sparkle without looking fragile.
Well suited to editorial typography where contrast and clarity are desirable, such as magazines, cultural writing, and book jackets. It can also serve in brand identity and packaging that aims for a premium, composed impression, and works effectively for headlines and subheads where its sharp terminals and modulation can be appreciated.
The tone is refined and editorial, balancing contemporary clarity with a classic sense of poise. Its contrast and sharp terminals add a confident, slightly luxurious voice that reads as serious and composed rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a polished, high-end reading and display voice by combining a clean, sans-like simplicity with deliberate stroke contrast and finely finished terminals. It aims to provide a contemporary, curated look that remains comfortable in text while elevating headings with added sophistication.
Numerals are lining-style in feel and follow the same contrasted logic as the letters, giving figures a clean, formal presence. The design maintains consistent stroke behavior across rounds and straights, producing a disciplined color in longer passages while still offering visual interest at display sizes.