Sans Contrasted Boko 13 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, refined, dramatic, authoritative, formal, impact, luxury, compactness, clarity, display, sharp, crisp, tall, elegant, compressed.
This typeface presents tall, condensed letterforms with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, tapering terminals. Stems are strong and vertical, while curves transition quickly from thick to thin, creating a lively rhythm and clear vertical emphasis. Counters are relatively tight, apertures are controlled, and overall spacing feels compact, supporting dense setting without losing clarity at display sizes. The numerals follow the same tapered, high-contrast construction, with a clean, structured silhouette.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster-style typography where contrast and verticality can carry the message. The condensed proportions make it useful when space is limited—mastheads, cover lines, labels, and brand wordmarks. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading to offset the strong contrast and compact spacing.
The overall tone is polished and slightly dramatic, with an editorial confidence that reads as serious and considered. Its sharp modulation and condensed stance lend a fashion-and-magazine energy, while still feeling formal and authoritative. The look suggests sophistication rather than friendliness, making it better suited to statements than casual copy.
The design intention appears to be a condensed, statement-making face that combines crisp, modern structure with dramatic stroke modulation for high-impact display typography. It prioritizes a strong typographic voice and a refined silhouette suited to editorial and branding contexts.
Diagonal strokes (such as in A, V, W, X) are cut sharply and contribute to a crisp, chiseled impression. The lowercase shows a compact footprint and disciplined curves, keeping the texture consistent across mixed-case settings. In the sample text, the type maintains a strong, dark color line-to-line, reinforcing its suitability for impactful headlines.