Sans Contrasted Obmu 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, elegant, refined, classic, dramatic, refinement, compactness, editorial tone, display clarity, modern classicism, vertical stress, tapered strokes, open counters, tight spacing, sharp terminals.
A slender, vertically oriented contrasted face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and mostly straight, disciplined stems. Curves are drawn with a clear vertical stress and clean, open counters, while terminals tend to finish in sharp, tapered points rather than soft rounding. Uppercase forms are tall and compact, with simplified construction in letters like E/F and a narrow, pointed apex in A. The lowercase keeps a traditional rhythm with a two‑storey a, compact bowls, and modest extenders; joints and shoulders are restrained, contributing to a crisp, controlled texture in text.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other editorial display settings where its contrast and narrow proportions can add polish without becoming overly ornamental. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a refined, fashion-adjacent voice, especially when set with generous line spacing to let the vertical rhythm breathe.
The overall tone is poised and literary, combining a classic, bookish presence with a slightly dramatic contrast that reads as premium and intentional. Its narrow stance and sharp finishing details lend a sense of sophistication and formality, making it feel suited to curated, taste-driven typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, streamlined take on a classic contrasted text/display model: tall proportions for economy and impact, clear vertical stress for elegance, and restrained detailing for a clean, contemporary finish.
Numerals follow the same tall, condensed proportions, with clear contrast and distinctive curved forms in 2, 3, 5, and 9. Diacritics shown (e.g., ö) appear clean and simple, matching the font’s minimal, tapered detailing.