Sans Contrasted Tylu 17 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, attention, elegance, modernization, drama, premium, hairline, flared strokes, calligraphic, sharp terminals, high-waist caps.
This typeface presents an ultra-contrasted, upright design with crisp hairline strokes paired against dense verticals. The forms are largely sans in construction yet rely on flared strokes and tapered joins to create a chiseled, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are smooth and tense, with sharp, pointed terminals appearing on several characters, and counters that stay relatively open despite the extreme contrast. Uppercase proportions feel tall and stately, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with compact bowls and clean, vertical stress. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing sturdy stems with delicate, needle-like connections and finishing strokes.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and high-end packaging where its contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but it benefits from generous sizing and careful spacing to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical, balancing elegance with a slightly edgy sharpness. It reads as premium and editorial, with a runway-like sophistication that’s designed to catch light and create striking patterns at larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast statement—combining a clean, mostly serifless skeleton with dramatic modulation and sharp finishing to achieve an editorial, luxury-forward voice.
The most distinctive visual trait is the interplay of thick verticals and razor-thin diagonals and horizontals, which creates a sparkling texture in words and a pronounced rhythm in repeated stems. The design’s tapered detailing makes letterspacing and size choice especially important for maintaining clarity.