Sans Contrasted Ofmat 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book jackets, editorial headlines, magazine design, branding, pull quotes, editorial, refined, classic, literary, elegant, expressive contrast, editorial voice, crafted elegance, classic warmth, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, ink-trap, humanist.
A high-contrast, calligraphic text face with a lively, oldstyle rhythm and subtly tapered strokes. Curves swell into thick bowls and narrow into hairline joins, with frequent bracket-like transitions that soften connections. Many forms show slight wedge-like terminals and small spur details, giving letters a carved/inked feel rather than a purely geometric construction. Counters are generally open, round letters have a gentle diagonal stress, and the overall texture reads as darker and more dynamic than a uniform-stroke design.
Well suited to editorial design where contrast and character are desirable: book jackets, magazine headlines, and pull quotes. It can also support branding and packaging that want a classic, crafted voice. For long passages, it will work best at comfortable text sizes and in layouts where its strong stroke modulation can breathe.
The tone is polished and bookish, combining elegance with a slightly whimsical, storybook character. Its sharp hairlines and swelling curves add drama, while the rounded, humanist proportions keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, high-contrast reading experience with a traditional, literary voice, balancing refined hairlines and swelling curves with humanist, open forms. It aims to stand out in display and editorial contexts while remaining structured enough for extended lines of text.
Lowercase features a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’ with expressive terminals, and the italics-like motion of curved strokes is echoed across capitals and numerals. Figures show strong contrast and distinctive curves (notably in 2, 3, 5, and 9), which can add personality but also make number-heavy settings feel more stylized. The overall spacing appears comfortable, supporting continuous reading while preserving a distinctive display-like flavor in headings.