Sans Contrasted Afma 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, luxury branding, headlines, posters, elegant, refined, modern, poised, elegance, clarity, prestige, editorial tone, crisp, delicate, sharp, airy, calligraphic.
This typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast construction with very thin hairlines and firmer verticals, producing a clean, polished rhythm in text. The overall drawing is streamlined and contemporary, with restrained terminals and minimal ornamentation. Counters are open and rounded, curves are smooth, and joins remain tidy, giving the lowercase a measured, readable texture. The capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the numerals follow the same refined contrast and formal alignment.
Well-suited to magazine layouts, editorial headlines, and brand systems where a refined, contemporary voice is needed. It can work effectively for titles, pull quotes, and high-end packaging or identity applications, especially at larger sizes where its fine detailing remains clear.
The font conveys a composed, upscale tone—more editorial and fashion-forward than casual. Its delicate hairlines and controlled shapes suggest precision and sophistication, with a quiet sense of luxury and restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, high-contrast voice with a modern, minimal finish—aiming for elegance without heavy ornamentation. Its consistent contrast and tidy shaping suggest it’s built to look sophisticated in display and editorial contexts while maintaining a controlled, readable rhythm in short text runs.
In the sample text, the strong vertical stress and fine connecting strokes create a bright page color that feels spacious at larger sizes. The thin strokes and sharp details read as most confident when given sufficient size or printing/display conditions that preserve the hairlines.