Sans Contrasted Wira 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, pull quotes, elegant, classic, refined, dramatic, emphasis, elegance, editorial voice, display impact, classic tone, calligraphic, dynamic, bracketed, oldstyle, flowing.
This typeface shows a right-leaning italic construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a smooth, calligraphic stroke logic. Curves are round and continuous, with tapered joins and pointed terminals that create a lively, directional rhythm. The letterforms feel slightly condensed in their internal space, with generous ascenders/descenders and compact counters that reinforce a vertical, editorial texture. Numerals and capitals maintain the same energetic contrast and slanted stress, reading as cohesive and display-oriented at larger sizes.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, magazine/editorial typography, and pull quotes where its contrast and italic rhythm can be appreciated. It can also serve as a distinctive branding or packaging accent, particularly for refined or heritage-leaning identities. For longer passages, it will be most effective when used selectively for emphasis rather than as the sole text face.
The overall tone is polished and literary, combining an expressive italic sweep with a controlled, high-contrast finish. It carries a traditional, bookish sophistication while still feeling dynamic and emphatic—well suited to moments where you want motion, emphasis, or a premium voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated italic voice with strong calligraphic energy and clear thick–thin drama. Its proportions and finishing details prioritize expressive rhythm and a premium, editorial presence over purely utilitarian neutrality.
The silhouette suggests a serif-italic influence even when serifs are minimal, with frequent tapering and slight beak-like finishes that add sharpness at stroke ends. Diagonal-heavy shapes (like V, W, and X) appear especially brisk due to the contrast and slant, which can heighten impact in short phrases.