Sans Contrasted Jagi 1 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mansel' by Prominent and Affluent (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, fashion, theatrical, attention grabbing, editorial styling, brand impact, dramatic contrast, display, chiseled, sharp, sculptural, brassy.
A sculptural display face with extremely heavy vertical masses and razor-thin connecting strokes that create a strong black-and-white rhythm. The forms are expansive and wide, with crisp, tapering joins and finely pointed terminals that read almost like hairline cuts through the counters. Curves (C, O, S, e, o) show pronounced modulation and tight apertures, while diagonals (V, W, Y) feel blade-like and tense. Numerals carry the same stark contrast, with slim spines and broad bowls producing a striking, poster-ready texture.
Best suited for headlines, magazine-style display typography, campaign posters, and brand marks where its contrast and width can be showcased. It can also work for packaging and splashy pull quotes, especially when printed large or used in high-resolution digital settings.
The overall tone is editorial and luxurious, with a dramatic, high-fashion presence. Its sharp modulation and oversized silhouettes feel theatrical and attention-seeking, lending a refined but assertive voice to headlines and branding.
The design appears intended to maximize impact through extreme stroke contrast and expansive proportions, delivering a refined display voice that feels tailored for contemporary editorial and fashion-forward branding.
At text sizes the hairline sections and narrow bridges can visually break up, so the design reads best when given room and scale. The wide set and heavy verticals create strong word shapes but also a dense, graphic color in paragraphs, making it more suited to short bursts than long reading.