Sans Contrasted Ofgup 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, headlines, branding, refined, formal, literary, luxury, elegant reading, editorial clarity, premium tone, classic revival, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, high-end, dramatic.
This typeface presents a sharply contrasted text style with crisp, tapered terminals and a distinctly sculpted rhythm. Strokes move between thin hairlines and weighty verticals, creating clear emphasis on stems while maintaining clean, controlled curves in bowls and rounds. The lowercase shows a traditional, two-storey construction in letters like “a” and “g,” with compact joins and neatly finished terminals. Overall proportions feel balanced and classical, with a steady baseline and consistent spacing that keeps dense text blocks coherent despite the strong contrast.
It performs well in editorial environments such as magazines, newspapers, and book typography where contrast can add hierarchy and refinement. The style also suits headlines, pull quotes, and brand applications that benefit from a classic, high-end tone, particularly when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is polished and authoritative, evoking bookish, editorial settings and a sense of cultivated elegance. Its contrast and sharp finishing details add drama without tipping into ornament, giving it a composed, premium voice suited to serious or aspirational messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classical reading experience: strong vertical structure for clarity, pronounced contrast for elegance, and clean, disciplined terminals for a contemporary finish. It aims to bridge traditional literary typography with a sharper, more fashion-forward presentation.
Curves in letters like C, O, and Q are smooth and open, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) appear taut and clean, reinforcing a crisp, print-oriented texture. Numerals follow the same contrast logic and feel tailored to running text, with clear silhouettes at display sizes.