Sans Contrasted Opnu 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, ui text, branding, presentations, wayfinding, modern, clean, elegant, calm, precise, versatility, readability, refinement, contemporary tone, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, sheared joints, tall ascenders.
This sans serif shows gently modulated strokes with noticeable contrast between verticals and horizontals, giving it a refined, slightly calligraphic skeleton while remaining clearly sans. Forms are open and spacious, with rounded corners and soft terminals that avoid harsh mechanical edges. Uppercase proportions feel tall and orderly, while lowercase maintains a straightforward rhythm with a single-storey a and g, compact bowls, and a modest, readable x-height. Details like the angled joins in k and the hooked, descending j add a subtle humanist character; numerals are clean and mostly monolinear in feel but retain the same contrast logic as the letters.
It suits editorial settings where a clean sans with a refined edge is desired, working well for magazines, reports, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. The clear shapes and open counters also make it a solid option for interface text, product copy, and presentation typography. Its restrained personality can support branding systems that want modernity without stark neutrality.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, balancing clarity with a touch of sophistication. Its contrast and softened geometry suggest an editorial polish rather than a purely utilitarian system look.
The design appears intended to provide a versatile, everyday sans with elevated detailing—introducing controlled contrast and softened terminals to add warmth and sophistication while maintaining straightforward readability.
Counters are generous and apertures (notably in e, c, s) stay open, supporting legibility in continuous text. The design avoids extreme quirks, but includes small, distinctive gestures in diagonal joins and curved endings that keep it from feeling generic.