Sans Contrasted Ofgup 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, classic, refined, formal, authoritative, editorial tone, premium feel, display impact, formal clarity, bracketed, wedge terminals, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
This typeface shows sharply modulated strokes with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, tapered terminals. Forms are drawn with a slightly calligraphic, carved-in feel: stems end in wedge-like finishes, curves transition into straights with clear tension, and joins are clean and deliberate. Proportions are balanced and traditional, with a steady rhythm in text and a firm baseline presence; counters are moderately open and the overall color is confident without becoming dense.
It performs especially well in display and headline settings—magazine titles, editorial spreads, book covers, and brand wordmarks—where contrast and sharp terminals can add sophistication. It can also work for short to medium text passages when a refined, high-contrast voice is desired and adequate size/spacing is available.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, blending a classic, bookish sensibility with a modern sharpness. Its high-contrast drawing and pointed terminals convey refinement and authority, making it feel suited to sophisticated, curated settings rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast reading voice with a crisp, contemporary edge. By combining traditional proportions with tapered, wedge-like endings and disciplined curves, it aims to project premium editorial character and strong typographic presence.
In the sample text, the contrast and terminal shaping remain consistent across sizes, giving headlines a crisp sparkle while keeping word shapes stable. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with clear differentiation and a similarly formal, print-forward character.