Sans Contrasted Ofmad 7 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, book covers, magazine titles, brand identities, invitations, editorial, elegant, classical, literary, refined, premium tone, editorial clarity, classical refinement, display presence, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, open counters, tapered terminals, bookish.
This typeface shows a high-contrast construction with smooth transitions from thick verticals to fine hairlines and a distinctly calligraphic stress. Letterforms are relatively broad with open counters and generous spacing, producing an airy texture at display sizes. The serifs read as bracketed and carefully shaped, and many strokes finish with tapered, slightly flared terminals that give the contours a sculpted, chiseled feel. Overall rhythm is steady and formal, with crisp joins and a consistent, polished outline quality across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
It fits best in editorial and branding contexts where contrast and refinement are assets—magazine mastheads, book and chapter titles, cultural posters, and premium packaging. It also works well for short blocks of text or pull quotes at comfortable sizes where its thin strokes can remain crisp.
The overall tone is poised and literary, projecting an editorial, cultivated voice. Its sharp contrasts and sculpted endings add a touch of sophistication and ceremony without feeling overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical, high-contrast letterforms: broad, confident proportions paired with elegant hairlines and carefully modeled terminals for a premium, print-forward feel.
In the sample text, the high contrast becomes most pronounced at larger sizes, where the hairlines and fine details are clear and elegant. The figures and capitals carry a stately presence, while the lowercase maintains readability through open shapes and clear differentiation.