Sans Contrasted Daba 12 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, logotypes, editorial, refined, dramatic, modern, luxury tone, display impact, editorial clarity, brand elegance, high-waisted, crisp, monoline-thin hairlines, sharp terminals, sculptural.
This typeface uses extremely thin hairlines paired with heavier verticals to create a striking, high-contrast rhythm. Curves are smooth and taut, with clean joins and sharp, precise terminals that read as knife-like rather than softly tapered. Proportions feel tall and slightly condensed in the caps, while the lowercase shows noticeable width changes between letters, giving lines of text a lively, uneven color. The overall construction is upright and controlled, with generous counters in round forms and a distinctly graphic presence at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and brand expressions where large sizes can showcase the contrast and sharp finishing. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when set with ample size and comfortable tracking. For longer passages, it will be most effective in larger editorial sizes or high-resolution print contexts where the hairlines can hold up.
The tone is polished and fashion-forward, projecting elegance through contrast and a crisp, disciplined geometry. Its dramatic hairlines add a sense of luxury and tension, while the restrained detailing keeps it feeling contemporary rather than nostalgic. The result is a confident, editorial voice suited to high-end, image-led contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion interpretation of contrast-driven letterforms: bold vertical structure paired with ultra-light connecting strokes for maximum visual impact. The variable letter widths and tall proportions suggest an aim for expressive texture in display typography while maintaining a clean, modern finish.
In text settings the hairline horizontals and delicate joins become a defining feature, making spacing and size especially important for maintaining clarity. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and feel display-oriented, with particularly fine strokes that emphasize the font’s refined, razor-thin aesthetic.