Sans Contrasted Udwy 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, refined, classic voice, strong readability, editorial impact, heritage tone, wedge terminals, bracketed joins, calligraphic contrast, flared strokes, sculpted curves.
A sculpted, high-contrast text face with flared strokes and wedge-like terminals that give letters a subtly engraved feel. Curves are smooth and full, with crisp transitions into thick verticals and tapered horizontals, producing a lively rhythm across words. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a two-storey “a,” compact bowls, and sturdy stems; counters remain open enough for strong readability despite the pronounced contrast. Figures are sturdy and slightly old-style in feel, with rounded forms and clear differentiation at display and text sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium text in editorial contexts where contrast and presence are desirable. It can add a classic, authoritative voice to book covers, magazine typography, and branding systems that need a refined but sturdy serifed impression.
The overall tone is editorial and traditional, suggesting established publishing and institutional communication. Its contrast and flaring add a touch of ceremony and sophistication, while the robust weight keeps it confident and emphatic.
The design appears intended to merge strong headline weight with traditional, calligraphic contrast, delivering a classic publishing voice that remains assertive at larger sizes. Flared terminals and sculpted joins reinforce a sense of craft and heritage rather than a purely geometric or neutral appearance.
Letterforms exhibit noticeable modulation and tension at joints, with small triangular/wedge endings rather than flat cuts. Spacing reads even in the sample text, and the design maintains a consistent calligraphic logic across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.