Sans Contrasted Yanu 12 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, magazine, fashion, dramatic, elegant, refined, display focus, luxury tone, italic emphasis, editorial impact, expressive contrast, high-contrast, slanted, calligraphic, tapered, sharp.
A slanted, high-contrast design with tapered strokes and crisp, knife-like terminals. Letterforms are compact and rhythmic, mixing sturdy vertical stems with hairline diagonals and thin entry/exit strokes that create a lively forward motion. Curves are smooth and controlled, with oval bowls and tight apertures, while diagonals in letters like A, K, V, W, and X show pronounced thinning that emphasizes the contrast. The overall texture alternates between dense black strokes and delicate hairlines, giving the set a sparkling, slightly variable color across different shapes.
Best suited to display sizes where the fine hairlines can remain clear, such as magazine headlines, fashion or cultural posters, and premium branding. It can also work for short pull quotes, covers, and title treatments where a dramatic italic voice is desired.
The tone is polished and dramatic, evoking luxury-editorial typography and classic display italic energy. Its sharp tapers and strong contrast feel fashionable and expressive, with a confident, high-end voice that stands out in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast italic with a strong editorial presence, balancing sharp, modern crispness with classic calligraphic modulation for standout display typography.
The figures show an italicized, oldstyle-leaning feel with noticeable stroke modulation and distinctive curves in the 2, 3, 5, and 9. Uppercase forms read formal and sculpted, while the lowercase adds fluidity through calligraphic joins and tapered terminals, creating a pronounced hierarchy in mixed-case text.