Sans Contrasted Tylo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, luxury, posters, elegant, dramatic, refined, display impact, editorial voice, premium branding, classic revival, didone-like, hairline, bracketed, crisp, high-waisted.
This typeface uses pronounced thick–thin modulation with hairline horizontals and sturdy verticals, producing a crisp, high-contrast texture. The forms are upright and generally compact, with sharp, well-defined terminals and a clear baseline rhythm. Curves are smooth and tensioned, and the joins and bowls feel carefully controlled to keep counters open despite the contrast. The lowercase has a bookish, two-storey construction where expected (notably in a and g), and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with slender connecting strokes and strong main stems.
Best suited for editorial headlines, magazine typography, fashion and luxury branding, and display settings where its contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short pulls, quotes, and titling, especially when printed or rendered at sizes that keep the hairlines from breaking down.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a distinctly dramatic contrast that reads as refined and intentional. It conveys a classic, editorial sensibility—confident and slightly formal—suited to typography that wants to feel curated rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast display voice with classical roots, prioritizing elegance and visual impact. Its proportions and stroke modulation aim to create a premium, editorial presence that stands out in headings and brand-driven applications.
In text, the font creates a strong vertical emphasis and a sparkling rhythm from its fine hairlines, especially in mixed-case passages. The sharpness of diagonals and the narrow hairline strokes suggest it will look most at home when given enough size and breathing room to preserve detail.