Sans Contrasted Myri 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, refined, dramatic, modern, editorial impact, premium tone, elegant motion, stylized emphasis, calligraphic, slanted, sharp, airy, crisp.
This typeface presents a steep italic slant with very pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Curves are smooth and open, while joins and entry strokes often resolve into needle-like points, giving the design a fast, drawn rhythm. Proportions feel elegantly compact in the lowercase with a moderate x-height, contrasted by tall ascenders and descenders that add vertical sweep. Overall spacing appears slightly airy, helping the delicate hairlines and sharp diagonals stay distinct in display settings.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, brand marks, and campaign posters where its high-contrast detail can be appreciated. It can also add a premium, styled voice to short bursts of text on packaging or invitations, especially when paired with a quieter companion for longer reading.
The tone is polished and fashion-forward, with a luxurious, editorial sheen. Its dramatic contrast and slicing terminals evoke sophistication and a sense of speed, reading as contemporary elegance rather than purely traditional calligraphy.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, high-style italic voice that combines modern clarity with calligraphic drama. It prioritizes expressive contrast, sharp finishing, and a flowing rhythm to create impact in editorial and brand-forward contexts.
Several forms emphasize motion through long, thinning exit strokes and acute angles, and the numerals share the same sculpted contrast and italic flow for consistent texture in mixed typography. The design’s fine hairlines and sharp details suggest it will reward generous sizes and careful background/print conditions where those delicate strokes can remain intact.