Sans Contrasted Ofmow 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, elegant, modern, refined, fashion, editorial voice, luxury feel, modern refinement, display impact, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, bracketed, flared.
This typeface combines clean, open proportions with pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a crisp, high-definition texture on the page. Strokes are sharply tapered at terminals, with subtle flaring and occasional wedge-like finishes that give the letters a carved, drawn quality rather than a purely monoline build. Curves are smooth and generously rounded (notably in C, O, and S), while straight-sided forms keep a controlled, vertical rhythm. The lowercase shows a large, readable core with compact, tidy joins and a consistent, polished contrast pattern across letters and numerals.
Well-suited to magazine headlines, brand identities, packaging, and other applications where a refined, high-contrast voice is desirable. It also works for short blocks of larger text—subheads, pull quotes, and hero copy—where the crisp modulation and open shapes can shine without crowding.
The overall tone feels editorial and upscale: poised, stylish, and slightly dramatic without becoming ornate. The contrast and tapered terminals add a fashion-forward, headline-ready sophistication, while the open counters and steady spacing keep it composed and legible.
The design appears intended to bridge modern clarity with a subtle calligraphic edge, using contrast and tapered terminals to create an elevated, contemporary editorial presence. It prioritizes visual polish and character in display settings while retaining enough regularity for structured typographic systems.
Numerals echo the same sculpted contrast, with elegant curves and tapered ends that read well at display sizes. Diacritics and extended character coverage are not shown; the description reflects only the visible A–Z, a–z, and 0–9 plus the sample text.