Sans Contrasted Afse 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, branding, headlines, posters, elegant, refined, contemporary, poised, elegance, premium tone, editorial clarity, modern refinement, crisp, airy, delicate, sharply tapered, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a slender, high-contrast construction with crisp, clean terminals and a predominantly straight, vertical stance. Curves are drawn with smooth, tensioned bowls and tapered joins, while horizontals and hairlines stay fine and controlled against darker main strokes. Proportions feel measured and slightly narrow in the round letters, with generous counters and a clear, open rhythm in text. Details such as the sharp diagonals (V/W/X) and the refined shaping in S and a give the design a polished, carefully tuned finish.
This font is well suited to editorial typography, magazine-style headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and other premium identity work where contrast and finesse are desirable. It can also perform well in display sizes for posters, packaging, and pull quotes, where its sharp tapers and open counters can be appreciated.
The overall tone is sophisticated and composed, balancing modern restraint with a subtle fashion/editorial sensibility. Its sharpness and contrast read as premium and intentional, lending a quiet drama without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-end voice through controlled contrast and carefully shaped curves, prioritizing elegance and clarity in display and headline contexts.
In the sample text, spacing and word shapes remain steady, and the thin strokes stay visually consistent across mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same refined logic, with narrow forms and delicate curves that align well with the letterforms’ contrast and vertical emphasis.