Sans Contrasted Oklam 5 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, magazine, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, modern, dramatic, luxury, distinctiveness, editorial flair, brand voice, premium feel, display impact, hairline, geometric, sleek, stylized, calligraphic.
A stylized sans with razor-thin hairlines paired with heavier strokes, creating a sharply modulated rhythm across the alphabet. Curves are predominantly geometric and circular, often interrupted by horizontal hairline cuts that read like inlaid crossbars, most evident in C, G, O, e, and similar round forms. Terminals are clean and mostly straight, while diagonals and joins show deliberate flare and tapering, giving letters like K, R, V, W, and Y a sculpted, blade-like quality. Counters tend to be open and crisp, with streamlined proportions and a consistent, intentionally ornamental internal line motif.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and brand marks where the high-contrast detailing can be appreciated. It also fits editorial layouts, posters, and premium packaging applications that benefit from a sleek, luxury-forward voice.
The overall tone is high-fashion and editorial, with a refined, slightly avant-garde polish. The extreme modulation and inlaid cuts give it a dramatic, luxe feel that reads as curated and design-forward rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears aimed at creating a contemporary, fashion-oriented sans with an unmistakable signature: circular construction combined with hairline cut-throughs and sharp modulation for maximum visual identity in display settings.
The signature horizontal hairline interruptions can become the primary visual feature in text, producing a distinctive stripe-like texture and a sense of motion through rounded letters. Some forms lean toward display styling even at text sizes, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect clarity and impact.