Sans Contrasted Obfi 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, pull quotes, elegant, literary, refined, airy, elegance, expression, editorial tone, refined texture, calligraphic, modulated, slanted, delicate, open.
A slanted, modulated design with pronounced thick–thin transitions and tapered terminals. The outlines feel smooth and drawn, with gently swelling strokes and narrow joins that create a light, airy color on the page. Curves are round and open, while straighter strokes stay crisp, giving the alphabet a rhythmic, slightly calligraphic flow. Overall proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height and generous internal spacing that helps counters remain clear in text.
This font is well suited to editorial typography where an elegant, expressive voice is desired—magazine features, book typography, pull quotes, and cultured branding copy. It can also work for display lines and headings where its slanted, high-contrast rhythm can be appreciated without heavy density.
The font conveys a cultured, editorial elegance—more bookish than utilitarian—mixing sophistication with a personable, handwritten energy. Its slant and high stroke modulation give it a graceful, fashion-forward tone that feels at home in refined, narrative settings rather than purely functional signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, contemporary italic voice with strong calligraphic modulation—aiming for elegance and readability while keeping the page color light and dynamic. Its consistent stroke behavior across letters suggests a focus on stylish editorial use and expressive text setting.
In the sample text, the italic angle and stroke modulation create a lively texture, especially in mixed-case passages. Numerals follow the same refined, tapered logic, reading as formal and text-friendly rather than geometric. The overall impression is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with an emphasis on smooth curves and delicate finishing.