Sans Contrasted Mypa 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cosen' by Larin Type Co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, fashion, branding, headlines, invitations, elegant, refined, poetic, fashion-forward, sophistication, expressiveness, luxury, editorial voice, modern elegance, calligraphic, crisp, airy, angular, dynamic.
This typeface presents a sharply inclined, high-contrast construction with hairline joins and tapered terminals that create a brisk, flowing rhythm. Curves are smooth and open, while diagonals and entry strokes are noticeably slender, giving many letters a calligraphic snap. The overall texture is airy and bright on the page, with delicate horizontals and a consistent slant that keeps lines moving. Numerals follow the same refinement, combining thin connectors with fuller bowls and subtly swept endings.
It performs best in display contexts where its contrast and slant can be appreciated—magazine headlines, pull quotes, luxe branding, packaging accents, and event materials. It can also support short text passages when set with comfortable size and spacing, maintaining an elegant, high-end texture.
The tone feels polished and upscale, balancing restraint with a touch of drama from its steep angle and crisp contrast. It reads as cultivated and contemporary, with a fashion/editorial sensibility and a slightly lyrical, literary elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, modern-leaning italic voice with pronounced contrast and a calligraphic edge, optimized for expressive, premium typography rather than utilitarian neutrality.
Uppercase forms lean toward classical proportions with generous interior space, while the lowercase shows lively, italicized motion and distinctive stroke tapering. The design’s fine hairlines and sharp transitions make it especially sensitive to size and reproduction conditions, where its delicacy becomes a defining feature.