Sans Contrasted Ofbof 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, book covers, editorial, elegant, contemporary, refined, authoritative, readable contrast, premium tone, editorial clarity, modern refinement, crisp, sculpted, sharp, clean, airy.
This typeface presents as a crisp, high-contrast roman with smooth, tapered transitions and a largely monoline skeleton that swells and thins noticeably along curves. Forms are open and well-spaced, with generous counters and a steady vertical stance. Terminals are clean and decisive, and many joins show subtle calligraphic modulation that gives curves a polished, sculpted feel. The lowercase appears slightly more compact and practical than the uppercase, maintaining clear differentiation in letters like a/e/g while keeping a consistent rhythm across text.
It works especially well for headlines and display typography where contrast can add sophistication and visual interest. The controlled proportions and open counters also support editorial applications such as magazine decks, book-cover titling, and brand systems that want a refined, modern tone.
The overall tone is poised and editorial, combining a contemporary cleanliness with a hint of classical refinement. Its contrast and controlled detailing lend it a premium, confident voice suited to polished communication rather than casual or rugged settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, contemporary serif-like elegance through contrast and careful curve shaping, balancing a premium look with straightforward readability in running text. It aims to feel polished and timeless without becoming overly ornate.
In text, the face keeps a calm cadence with clear word shapes and ample internal space, while the contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals read cleanly and straightforwardly, matching the upright, composed posture of the letters.