Sans Contrasted Opli 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, theatrical, elegant, whimsical, display impact, editorial style, visual drama, premium feel, condensed, high-contrast, monoline hairlines, flared terminals, calligraphic.
A condensed, high-contrast display face with sharply tapered hairlines against dense vertical stems. Curves are drawn with a smooth, calligraphic tension, and many letters show flared or blade-like terminals rather than conventional serifs. The rhythm alternates between solid black strokes and needle-thin connections, producing a lively, slightly irregular texture that feels intentionally hand-influenced while remaining clean and upright. Numerals echo the same contrast and narrow set, with slim joins and prominent thick-thin transitions.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short statements where the high-contrast details can remain crisp. It works well for magazine mastheads, boutique branding, fashion or beauty packaging, and event posters that benefit from an elegant but attention-grabbing voice.
The overall tone is dramatic and stylish, mixing elegance with a playful, slightly mischievous edge. Its stark contrast and slender proportions read as fashion-forward and editorial, with a hint of cabaret or Art-Deco-inspired flair.
The font appears designed to deliver a refined display presence through extreme stroke contrast and condensed proportions, prioritizing visual drama and distinct silhouette over neutral text utility.
The design leans on expressive stroke modulation, so letterforms can appear to “flick” into and out of hairlines, creating sparkle at larger sizes. In longer text the strong thick-thin alternation becomes a defining texture, especially where many verticals cluster.