Sans Contrasted Abgu 7 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Relais' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, fashion, branding, elegant, modern, refined, luxury tone, display clarity, editorial voice, modern refinement, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, airy.
This typeface is built from extremely thin hairlines paired with fuller vertical strokes, creating a dramatic, razor-sharp rhythm across forms. Curves are smooth and taut, with long, tapering terminals and delicate joins that feel carefully drawn rather than purely geometric. Uppercase letters show wide, poised bowls and open counters, while diagonals and cross strokes often reduce to needle-like lines. The lowercase maintains a readable, classical structure with a two-storey g and compact joins, and the numerals echo the same high-tension contrast with fine, elegant arcs and slender spines.
It suits magazine typography, high-end branding, and display applications where elegance and contrast are part of the message. Use it for headlines, pull quotes, and short blocks of copy where the fine hairlines can be preserved through adequate size and printing or screen conditions.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-forward character. Its thin strokes and sculpted curves communicate sophistication and restraint, leaning more luxurious than utilitarian.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a contemporary, refined display voice by combining minimalist construction with highly controlled contrast and tapered terminals. The design prioritizes visual drama and sophistication over ruggedness, aiming for premium presentation in titles and brand-led layouts.
In text settings the hairlines create a bright, sparkling texture, especially in sequences with many curves and diagonals. The design’s contrast and fine detailing make it most visually striking at larger sizes, where the nuanced terminals and narrow cross strokes remain clear.