Sans Contrasted Lebar 12 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, book design, refined, modern, airy, poised, add elegance, increase clarity, editorial voice, premium tone, calligraphic, tapered, sharp terminals, open counters, high-waisted.
A clean, low-ornament design with gently tapered strokes and crisp, knife-like terminals that create subtle calligraphic tension without becoming decorative. Curves are generous and open, with round forms that stay clear at text sizes, while joins and diagonals resolve into sharp points that add sparkle. Capitals read relatively wide and steady, while lowercase shows more liveliness through varied stroke endings, a compact shoulder rhythm, and a slightly expressive, pen-informed modulation. Numerals echo the same mix of open bowls and pointed finishing strokes, giving figures a light, agile texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a clean voice benefits from a bit of character—magazines, culture and lifestyle branding, book interiors, and display text that needs sophistication without heaviness. It can also work for UI or product copy when a sharper, more premium texture is desired, especially at comfortable reading sizes.
The font conveys a refined, contemporary tone—calm and legible at first glance, yet with a distinctive edge from its tapered cuts and pointed terminals. It feels editorial and cultured rather than utilitarian, suggesting sophistication and clarity with a touch of sharpness.
The design appears intended to bridge a contemporary sans-like clarity with pen-influenced stroke shaping, delivering an elegant, recognizable texture for modern publishing and brand systems. Its goal seems to be neutrality with personality—maintaining legibility and openness while adding signature sharp terminals and gentle modulation.
Diagonal letters and branching forms emphasize the pointed terminal treatment, producing a consistent “sharpened” silhouette across the set. Round letters maintain open apertures and counters, helping paragraphs look bright and breathable, while the tapering adds a subtle shimmer in running text.