Sans Contrasted Ofnuf 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corset Pro' by DBSV (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, historic, quirky, elegant, distinctive display, editorial flair, historic nod, crafted texture, brand impact, calligraphic, flared, wedge-like, ink-trap-like, sculpted.
A stylized, high-contrast roman with sharply tapered terminals and wedge-like, flare-ended strokes that read as serifless at a glance yet behave like a calligraphic display face. Curves are drawn with pronounced thick–thin modulation and slightly irregular, inked-looking joins, giving counters a lively, cut-paper quality. The uppercase mixes narrow and wider forms (notably in rounded letters), while the lowercase shows compact bowls, tall ascenders, and distinctive, often curved entry strokes on letters like r and t. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with strong vertical emphasis, thin hairline connections, and dramatic diagonals in 2, 4, and 7.
Best suited to display sizes where the tapered terminals and contrast can be appreciated—headlines, cover typography, posters, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, or packaging copy where a crafted, dramatic tone is desirable, but it may feel busy for extended small-size body text.
The overall tone feels theatrical and editorial—refined but intentionally idiosyncratic. Its sharp tapers and bold rhythm evoke a historic, hand-informed sensibility that can feel gothic-adjacent without becoming fully blackletter. The result is attention-grabbing and slightly mysterious, with an artisanal edge rather than a neutral, contemporary voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a distinctive, high-contrast display voice that blends calligraphic modulation with clean, serifless silhouettes. Its goal seems to be creating memorable word shapes and a strong typographic color for identity and editorial settings rather than strict neutrality.
In text, the strong contrast and spiky terminals create a pronounced texture and a dark, broken rhythm across lines. The design’s distinctive letterforms (especially S, G, W, and the lowercase a/e) prioritize personality over seamless long-form uniformity, making spacing and word shapes visually prominent.