Sans Contrasted Yasi 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alonzo' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, modernist, impact, elegance, refinement, drama, calligraphic, hairline, slanted, crisp, sculpted.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast design with dense black main strokes paired with extremely fine hairlines that taper to needle points. The letterforms lean forward with a consistent rhythm, showing crisp terminals, tight joins, and frequent diagonal cuts that create a razor-edged silhouette. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively narrow, and the overall texture alternates between heavy masses and delicate connecting strokes, producing a striking light–dark cadence across words. Numerals echo the same contrast and italic energy, with elegant curves and thin entry/exit strokes.
Best suited for headlines and short display settings where the contrast and fine hairlines can be appreciated—magazine covers, fashion/editorial layouts, brand marks, premium packaging, and dramatic poster typography. It can also work for pull quotes and titling in spacious layouts, especially when paired with a calmer text face.
The font conveys a polished, high-fashion attitude—dramatic and refined at once. Its extreme contrast and sharp detailing suggest luxury, editorial sophistication, and a slightly avant-garde tone that feels designed to stand out rather than blend in.
The design appears intended as a statement-making display italic that blends calligraphic sharpness with modern, pared-back forms. Its primary goal seems to be delivering a luxe, high-impact look through extreme contrast, crisp edges, and a fast forward slant.
The thinnest strokes become very subtle at smaller sizes, so the design reads most clearly when given enough scale and breathing room. The italic construction and pronounced diagonal gestures add speed and flair, while the strong black strokes keep headlines assertive and graphic.