Sans Contrasted Opno 5 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, modernist, refined, airy, minimal, modern clarity, premium tone, editorial emphasis, brand presence, geometric, monolinear-ish, open apertures, round terminals, clean.
A contrasted sans with generous proportions and an open, breathable rhythm. Strokes are mostly straight and crisp, with evident thick–thin modulation that reads most strongly in curves and joins, giving the design a polished, drawn quality rather than a purely uniform construction. Counters are large and round, apertures are open, and terminals tend toward clean, softened ends. Uppercase forms feel structured and geometric, while the lowercase introduces friendly roundness and clear, simple shapes; numerals follow the same clean, modern logic with smooth curves and restrained detailing.
Best suited to display sizes where the contrast and wide proportions can breathe—headlines, magazine and web editorial, brand wordmarks, posters, and packaging. It can also work for short UI or presentation text when a clean, premium voice is desired, though its character is strongest when given room and size.
The overall tone is modern and refined, balancing minimalism with a subtle elegance from the contrast. It feels calm and upscale—more editorial and design-forward than utilitarian—while staying approachable due to the open forms and rounded curves.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans voice with a more elevated, fashion/editorial finish through controlled stroke modulation and wide, open forms. It aims for clarity and cleanliness while adding sophistication via contrast and carefully smoothed curves.
In the text sample, spacing looks even and unforced, and the contrast adds a gentle sparkle without turning the page into a pattern. Rounded letters like C, G, O, S, and e read particularly smooth, and the set maintains consistent geometry across letters and figures.