Sans Contrasted Tyna 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cosan' by Adtypo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, fashion, visual impact, editorial elegance, premium branding, modern classic, high-contrast, flared, crisp, sculptural, calligraphic.
A highly contrasted display face with crisp, razor-thin hairlines and dense, weighty main strokes. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, producing teardrop-like terminals and a slightly calligraphic tension in joins. Many forms show subtle flaring rather than obvious bracketed serifs, creating a hybrid feel between clean display lettering and classical contrast. Proportions are compact with an even, upright stance; the rhythm is driven by alternating thick verticals and fine connecting strokes, with numerals and capitals sharing the same dramatic light–dark pattern.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers, pull quotes, and campaign typography where contrast and elegance are assets. It can also support premium branding and packaging when used with generous sizing and careful tracking, rather than long passages of small body text.
The overall tone is elegant and theatrical, projecting an upscale, editorial polish. The sharp contrast and sculpted terminals add a sense of sophistication and a fashion-forward edge, while the upright structure keeps it composed and formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion interpretation of contrast-driven letterforms—prioritizing visual impact, refined silhouettes, and a polished editorial texture over low-size robustness.
At larger sizes the hairlines read as intentional and luxurious, while in dense text they can visually soften or break up against the heavier strokes, making spacing and size choice especially important. Round letters (O, Q, 8, 9) emphasize glossy, high-contrast bowls, and diagonals (V, W, X) create striking dark wedges that heighten the font’s dramatic texture.