Sans Contrasted Mype 5 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, fashion, luxury, refined, dramatic, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, dynamic emphasis, calligraphic, sharp, airy, sleek, crisp.
A slanted, sharply drawn design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, inked rhythm. Strokes taper into needle-like terminals and angled cuts, with occasional hairline flicks on diagonals (notably in forms like K, N, V, W, and X) that enhance the sense of speed. Counters are generous and oval, while curves transition abruptly into thin joinery, creating a sculpted, high-definition silhouette. Lowercase shows a single-storey a and g and a narrow, italic construction with compact shoulders and clean, minimal finishing.
This font is well suited to magazine typography, fashion and lifestyle headlines, and premium branding where a refined, high-contrast voice is desirable. It can work effectively for short passages such as pull quotes, titles, and product names, especially when ample size and spacing preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and high-style, with a dramatic contrast that reads as confident and premium. Its italic energy adds urgency and elegance, making the texture feel contemporary and editorial rather than neutral. The sharp hairlines and taut curves give it a poised, couture-like presence.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver an elegant, editorial italic voice with a strong sense of contrast and motion. The sharp terminals, tapered strokes, and controlled proportions suggest an emphasis on sophistication and visual drama for display-led applications.
The design’s finest hairlines and pointed terminals create a delicate sparkle at text sizes, while the heavier strokes maintain clear word shapes. Numerals follow the same sharp contrast and angled stress, keeping the set visually consistent with the letterforms.