Sans Contrasted Ofbal 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, magazines, branding, refined, formal, literary, classic, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, formal presence, bracketed, crisp, elegant, modulated, sharp.
A refined, high‑contrast text face with strongly modulated strokes and crisp, tapered terminals. The letterforms show a measured, vertical rhythm with compact curves and relatively narrow apertures, producing a clean, disciplined texture in paragraphs. Uppercase forms are stately and symmetrical, while lowercase characters keep a traditional bookish structure with clear counters and a sturdy baseline. Numerals align cleanly with the same contrast and controlled proportions, supporting consistent typographic color across mixed content.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where a classic, composed texture is desirable. It also performs convincingly in headlines and pull quotes, where the stroke modulation and sharp finishing details can add sophistication to cultural, institutional, or premium brand materials.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, with a polished, literary feel suited to established institutions and classic publishing aesthetics. Its sharp transitions and contained shapes read as confident and composed rather than playful, giving text an authoritative, refined presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a polished, classic reading experience with high-contrast refinement and a controlled, formal rhythm, balancing authoritative uppercase forms with traditional, highly legible lowercase structures.
In the sample text, the contrast and tight apertures create a darker, more sculpted paragraph color that rewards comfortable sizes and adequate leading. The design’s crisp edges and tapered details become more prominent at larger sizes, where the modulation reads as intentional sophistication rather than texture.