Sans Contrasted Tygi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface shows clear stroke modulation with crisp, tapered joins and subtly flared terminals that read as wedge-like rather than fully bracketed serifs. Uppercase forms are compact and disciplined, with sharp apexes in A and V and clean, straight-sided stems; curves in C, G, O, and S are smooth with noticeably thinner transitions. Lowercase proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height, round punctuation, and a single-story g that features a prominent ear and generous lower bowl. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with open shapes and tapered finishing strokes that keep figures readable at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other editorial display settings where its contrast and tapered terminals can be appreciated. It can also support short-to-medium passages in print-oriented layouts, and works well for branding that needs a refined, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, mixing modern clarity with a touch of classical, calligraphic refinement. It feels confident and formal without becoming ornamental, giving text a crisp, composed rhythm suited to curated, high-end communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, sans-forward silhouette enriched with calligraphic modulation and flared endings, aiming for a premium editorial feel. It balances restraint in the capitals with a more characterful lowercase to maintain both clarity and distinctive texture in real text.
Spacing appears even and measured in the sample text, supporting continuous reading while preserving a lively texture from the stroke modulation. The ampersand and the more expressive lowercase (notably g and y) add personality, while the uppercase remains restrained and stable.