Sans Contrasted Asnud 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazine, posters, classic, refined, formal, bookish, space-saving, text clarity, classic tone, refined display, flared terminals, tapered strokes, high-waist, compact spacing, sharp joins.
A compact, vertically oriented text face with tapered strokes and subtle flaring at terminals that creates a quiet calligraphic rhythm. Curves are clean and fairly tight, while joins and apexes stay crisp, giving letters a slightly engraved, chiseled feel. Proportions are economical: capitals are tall and restrained, lowercase forms sit with a relatively small x-height and pronounced ascenders, and widths vary noticeably across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same disciplined construction, with open counters and clear, slightly tapered stems.
Well suited to editorial typography where a classic, slightly formal voice is desired—magazines, essays, book interiors, and cultural programs. It can also work for narrow headlines and subheads where vertical emphasis and refined rhythm help conserve space while maintaining presence.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial—measured, serious, and literary rather than casual. Its controlled contrast and tapered endings add a refined, slightly historic flavor that reads as composed and authoritative on the page.
The design appears aimed at delivering a traditional reading texture with added sophistication through tapering and flared terminals. It balances clarity and elegance, suggesting an intent to bridge utilitarian text setting with a more crafted, literary personality.
Round letters like O/C show a gentle vertical stress, while straight-sided forms (E/F/H/I) emphasize the font’s narrow, upright stance. The texture in paragraphs is even but not monotone, with width variation and tapering creating a lively, classical cadence at text sizes.