Sans Contrasted Tymu 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, fashion, classical, dramatic, premium branding, display impact, editorial voice, modern classic, high-contrast, sharp, crisp, elegant, calligraphic.
A high-contrast roman with crisp vertical stress, hairline horizontals, and a mix of needle-like joins and fuller main stems. Terminals are largely clean and tapered, with subtle flaring in places rather than blunt cuts, giving curves a polished, drawn quality. Proportions feel refined and slightly compact in the lowercase, with small counters and a short x-height that emphasizes ascenders and capitals. The overall rhythm alternates between sturdy uprights and delicate connecting strokes, creating a light-on-its-feet texture in text and a striking silhouette in display sizes.
This style excels in editorial applications such as magazine heads, pull quotes, and section titles where contrast and refined details can read clearly. It also suits luxury branding, cosmetics or fragrance packaging, and high-end product identities that benefit from a polished, fashion-forward voice. For longer text, it is best used at comfortable sizes where the hairlines remain distinct.
The tone is poised and sophisticated, with a dramatic, couture-like contrast that reads as premium and editorial. It conveys tradition and formality without feeling heavy, leaning toward a modern, curated elegance suited to high-end branding.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast voice that feels contemporary yet rooted in classical proportions. Its emphasis on sharp hairlines, tall forms, and refined curves suggests a focus on premium display typography with strong impact in titles and branding.
In the samples, capitals present strong, sculpted forms while the lowercase maintains a taut, economical footprint; the thin strokes become a defining feature at larger sizes. Round letters and numerals show pronounced thick–thin modulation, and the overall spacing supports a clean, airy page color when set as headlines.