Sans Contrasted Boko 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, classic, refined, formal, dramatic, elegance, authority, compact fit, editorial impact, classic tone, sharp, crisp, sculpted, tall, bookish.
This typeface has tall, compact proportions with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, tapering terminals that create a chiseled, calligraphic feel. Curves transition into thin hairlines cleanly, while stems stay firm and dark, producing a rhythmic pattern of thick-and-thin across words. Uppercase forms are relatively narrow with tight interior spaces, and the lowercase shows a traditional structure with a two-storey “g” and “a”, plus a slender, slightly hooked “f”. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with an especially flowing “8” and sharp, angled joins.
It suits headlines, pull quotes, and editorial typography where contrast and elegance are desired, especially in magazines and brand systems that aim for a classic, upscale voice. It can also work well on posters and packaging where a tall, compact set helps fit more characters per line without losing impact.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, balancing authority with a slightly dramatic elegance. Its sharp terminals and high contrast evoke classic book typography and fashion-magazine sensibilities rather than casual or utilitarian text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast voice in a compact footprint, emphasizing sharp finishing details and a sculpted thick–thin rhythm for strong typographic presence in prominent settings.
At display sizes the crisp hairlines and pointed terminals read as intentional and expressive, while dense counters and compact widths give it a strong vertical presence. The contrast creates bright highlights within letters that can make spacing and line breaks feel lively and textured.