Sans Contrasted Leraf 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, expressive, modernist, playful, edgy, dynamic, expressiveness, distinctiveness, display impact, motion, calligraphic, angular, slanted, sharp terminals, tapered strokes.
This typeface is a slanted, high-contrast sans with a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered joins and sharp, wedge-like terminals, creating a lively, hand-drawn rhythm while remaining largely sans in structure. Forms are compact with tight internal spaces; counters are small and often asymmetrical, and curves frequently transition into angled segments rather than fully circular bowls. The overall texture alternates between dense black accents and fine hairline strokes, producing a crisp, energetic pattern in words and lines of text.
It performs best where personality and momentum are desired: headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging accents, and short editorial callouts. The strong contrast and distinctive shapes can become busy at small sizes, so it’s most effective in display settings or brief passages where its character can be appreciated.
The font conveys an expressive, slightly unconventional tone—part modern display, part gestural lettering. Its sharp cuts and swinging curves feel energetic and a bit theatrical, giving text a sense of motion and personality rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, stylized italic voice with a calligraphic edge—combining sans-like skeletons with dramatic modulation and sharp terminals to create a memorable display texture.
Capitals are particularly stylized, with several letters showing distinctive internal notches and dramatic stroke flares that read as design signatures. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with bold, graphic curves and pointed transitions that help them stand out in display contexts.