Sans Contrasted Wihy 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, posters, elegant, classic, refined, dynamic, elegant voice, editorial impact, classic refinement, dynamic emphasis, calligraphic, tapered, bracketed, high-lean, crisp.
This typeface presents a consistently slanted, calligraphy-informed construction with tapered strokes and clear thick-to-thin modulation. Letterforms are compact and tightly proportioned, with crisp terminals and subtle bracket-like joins that give curves a smooth, continuous flow. The capitals are restrained and cleanly drawn, while the lowercase shows more movement through teardrop-like openings, angled entry strokes, and lively descenders. Numerals follow the same rhythmic emphasis, with curved figures showing pronounced stress and sharp finishing cuts that keep the texture bright and incisive.
It performs best in display and headline roles where its slanted rhythm and contrast can be appreciated—magazine titles, editorial pull quotes, book covers, and refined branding. It can also work for short paragraphs in layouts that want a sophisticated, classic voice, especially when paired with a calmer companion face for supporting text.
The overall tone is polished and literary, balancing formality with a sense of motion. Its angled rhythm and contrast lend it a poised, fashion-forward feel, while the controlled shapes keep it suitable for more traditional, bookish contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic-forward, elegant texture that feels both contemporary and rooted in traditional letter shaping. It prioritizes a fast, stylish rhythm and a refined finish for impactful titles and polished editorial typography.
In text settings the slant creates a strong forward momentum, and the compact widths produce an even, dark typographic color without looking heavy. Curved letters (such as O/C/e) read with a noticeable diagonal stress, and pointed diagonals (V/W/Y) add bite to headings and short emphatic words.