Sans Contrasted Befi 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, book display, branding, refined, literary, modern classic, fashion, elegant display, editorial tone, luxury branding, refined reading, crisp, elegant, airy, sculpted, calligraphic.
A sharply drawn contrasted text face with slender hairlines and fuller main strokes, producing a crisp, luminous color on the page. Curves are smooth and taut, with tapered joins and pointed terminals that feel slightly calligraphic rather than purely geometric. Proportions are fairly narrow with tall capitals and clean, open counters; round letters stay controlled and vertical, while diagonals (V, W, X) read precise and blade-like. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with delicate connections and pronounced stroke modulation.
Best suited to magazine and editorial settings, book covers, and headline or subhead typography where its contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and poster work, especially when set at moderate-to-large sizes with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, projecting an editorial sophistication suited to high-end typography. Its sharp contrast and fine detailing suggest luxury and seriousness, with a subtly dramatic presence that feels at home in contemporary publishing.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, high-contrast voice with a contemporary, fashion-forward edge, balancing a classic publishing feel with crisp, modern drawing.
In the text sample the hairlines and tight interior details become prominent, giving long lines a refined texture but also emphasizing careful size and spacing choices. The design’s pointed terminals and narrow rhythm create a distinctive sparkle in headings and pull quotes, while maintaining a consistent, disciplined structure across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.