Sans Contrasted Ofbat 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, refined, contemporary, confident, cool, modern refinement, editorial impact, brand polish, display clarity, crisp, clean, sculpted, taut, sharp.
This typeface presents a clean, modern skeleton with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, sharpened terminals. Curves are smooth and tightly drawn, while straight strokes feel taut and vertical, creating a clear dark–light rhythm across text. Proportions lean toward compact, efficient letterforms with relatively narrow apertures in places, and a controlled, slightly calligraphic contrast that shows most clearly in bowls and diagonal joins. The overall drawing is consistent and precise, balancing geometric clarity with subtle humanist shaping.
It works best for headlines, subheads, magazine and book display typography, and brand-driven applications where a refined, high-contrast texture is desirable. It can also suit posters and pull quotes, especially when set with generous spacing and sizes that preserve the thin strokes.
The tone is polished and editorial, with an understated sense of luxury coming from its high-contrast rhythm and sharp finishing. It reads as contemporary and composed rather than playful, giving text a confident, curated voice that suits modern publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast voice without resorting to overt ornament, using sharp terminals and disciplined proportions to create an elegant but contemporary reading experience. Its controlled modulation and crisp finishing suggest an emphasis on editorial clarity and brand polish in display-led settings.
In the samples, the contrast and sharp terminals give strong word shapes and a slightly dressy texture at larger sizes, while the tight apertures and thin connections can start to feel delicate as size decreases. Numerals appear similarly styled with noticeable contrast, supporting a cohesive typographic color in mixed text and figures.