Sans Contrasted Nogid 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic neutrality, refined texture, high-contrast, bracketed serifs, open counters, crisp terminals, calligraphic stress.
This typeface shows clear modulation between thick and thin strokes with a consistent, upright axis and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are balanced and slightly wide in feel, with smooth, rounded bowls (C, O, G) and confident vertical stems. Lowercase forms are readable and traditional, with a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and clear differentiation across letters; the overall rhythm is even, with open counters and controlled curves. Numerals follow the same restrained, contrasted construction, keeping a composed texture in running text.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its contrast and traditional proportions create an elegant text color. It can also serve for headlines and pull quotes that benefit from a classic, authoritative serif presence without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is classic and composed, leaning toward an editorial and bookish voice rather than a casual or technical one. The contrast and serif detailing add a sense of refinement and authority, making the text feel established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose, classic serif for comfortable reading and editorial polish, combining conventional letterforms with clean, modern restraint. Its consistent modulation and tidy serif treatment suggest an aim for versatility across both text and modest display sizes.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady gray value at paragraph sizes, with thin strokes staying present but delicate. Curves and joins are smooth and disciplined, and spacing appears tuned for continuous reading rather than display eccentricity.