Sans Contrasted Edby 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, book covers, posters, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, elegance, authority, editorial clarity, premium tone, heritage cueing, bracketed, flared, sculpted, crisp, calligraphic.
This typeface shows pronounced stroke modulation with crisp transitions between thick and thin, giving letterforms a sculpted, engraved feel. Strokes terminate in subtle flares and small bracket-like joins that soften corners while maintaining sharp, controlled contours. Proportions are generously set with open counters and steady spacing, and the overall rhythm reads smooth and composed across both capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same high-contrast pattern, with rounded forms and clear interior space that keeps them legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where contrast and refined detailing can be appreciated. It works especially well for editorial design, book and magazine typography, cultural branding, and premium packaging, and can also serve as a distinctive display face for posters and title treatments.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, balancing formality with a lively, calligraphic energy. It evokes a traditional, bookish authority—suited to cultural, academic, and heritage-leaning aesthetics—while remaining clean and contemporary enough for modern layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, high-contrast reading voice that bridges classical letterform cues with clean, contemporary construction. Its flared terminals and controlled modulation suggest a focus on elegance and authority in display and editorial settings.
Capitals have a dignified presence with strong verticals and carefully shaped curves, and the lowercase carries a slightly old-style sensibility in its bowls and terminals. The italic is not shown; the samples presented emphasize a confident, upright voice with a polished, high-end finish.