Sans Contrasted Beni 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, magazine covers, fashion, dramatic, elegant, modernist, space saving, high impact, luxury tone, editorial voice, display emphasis, condensed, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, sharp.
A highly condensed display face built from tall, vertical forms and extreme thick–thin contrast. Heavy stems are paired with hairline connections and razor-thin crossbars, creating a stark striped rhythm across words. Curves are tightened and oval counters are narrow, while terminals tend to finish cleanly and precisely, with occasional needle-like joins and spurs. Overall proportions favor height and compact width, giving the alphabet a disciplined, columnar texture.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and other large-size typography where its contrast and narrow proportions can be appreciated. It can work well for fashion and culture editorial design, packaging titles, and high-impact branding wordmarks. For longer passages, it will typically be most effective in short bursts or large point sizes due to the hairline details and compressed spacing.
The tone is dramatic and editorial, with a polished, fashion-forward severity. Its high-contrast modulation and compressed width lend an upscale, high-impact feel that reads as modern and assertive rather than warm or casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxe, high-impact condensed voice: maximize presence in tight horizontal space while using extreme contrast to create a refined, attention-grabbing texture. It emphasizes verticality and precision to produce a contemporary editorial statement.
In text settings the dense vertical pattern becomes a defining feature, especially in mixed-case where tall ascenders and condensed capitals create a strong skyline. The numerals follow the same tall, compressed construction, reinforcing the poster-like presence in headlines.