Sans Contrasted Bete 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, book design, branding, headlines, elegant, refined, classic, fashion, refined readability, premium tone, editorial voice, modern classic, calligraphic, bracketed, flared, crisp, airy.
A slender, high-contrast roman with sharp, tapered terminals and subtle bracketed transitions that read as gently flared ends rather than heavy serifs. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with narrow joins and clear thick–thin modulation that stays consistent across rounds (C/O/Q) and verticals (H/N/U). The lowercase has a moderate x-height with compact bowls, a two-storey a and g, and delicate finishing strokes on c/e/s that keep the texture bright and open. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with graceful curves and fine horizontal elements.
Well suited to magazine layouts, book typography, and brand systems that need a refined, high-end voice. It can work for headlines and pull quotes where its contrast and tapered terminals add character, and for longer passages when set at comfortable sizes with sufficient leading.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, suggesting editorial sophistication and a contemporary take on classic book typography. Its crisp contrast and airy spacing convey a premium, fashion-forward feel while remaining restrained and readable.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial roman that feels luxurious and articulate, using controlled stroke contrast and subtly flared terminals to add personality without becoming ornamental.
Letterforms show careful optical balance in wide shapes like M/W and a smooth rhythm in running text; the punctuation and dots are clean and understated, reinforcing a quiet, formal voice. The design favors elegance over ruggedness, with thin strokes that benefit from adequate size and contrast in print or high-resolution screens.