Sans Contrasted Yavi 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, luxury, dramatic, modern, display impact, elegant italic, premium feel, editorial tone, high-contrast, calligraphic, slanted, sharp, refined.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast italic with crisp, hairline-thin strokes set against dense, wedge-like thick strokes. Forms feel sculpted and energetic, with pointed terminals, narrow joins, and a strong diagonal stress that creates a dynamic rhythm across words. Curves are taut and elegant, counters are clean and open, and overall spacing reads controlled while individual letters show noticeable width variation (from very narrow hairline constructions to broader, weighty shapes). Numerals and capitals share the same razor-thin-to-bold contrast and angled stance, producing a consistent, fashion-forward texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where contrast and slant can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, posters, and high-impact campaign typography. It can also work for short pull quotes or section titles, especially at larger sizes where the fine hairlines remain clear.
The style communicates polish and intensity—sleek, stylish, and slightly theatrical. Its strong slant and extreme contrast evoke couture branding and glossy magazine typography, delivering a sense of confidence, exclusivity, and motion.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, contemporary italic voice with dramatic contrast and a distinctive, cutting silhouette. It prioritizes visual impact and sophistication in larger text over quiet neutrality, aiming for a premium, editorial character.
Hairline elements are extremely fine, especially in letters built from single strokes, while rounded letters carry bold, smooth main strokes; this produces striking light/dark patterning in headlines. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, and many terminals resolve to sharp points rather than soft curves, reinforcing a precise, modern tone.