Sans Contrasted Obry 6 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, posters, elegant, refined, modern-classic, stylized, display impact, brand voice, editorial tone, stylized clarity, tapered strokes, calligraphic, flared terminals, open counters, high-waist caps.
A clean, serifless display face with pronounced stroke modulation and tapered, gently flared terminals that give many joins a carved or calligraphic feel. The capitals are tall and narrow in silhouette with rounded shoulders and softened corners, while bowls and curves remain smooth and controlled. Several glyphs show distinctive sculpting—arched forms in M/N-like structures, a crisp, angled K, and a curved, sweeping Q tail—creating a rhythmic, slightly Art-Deco-leaning geometry. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, mixing straight stems with elegant curves and varied widths for a lively texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine titles, and brand marks where its sculpted contrast and tapered terminals can be appreciated. It also works well for premium packaging and cultural posters that benefit from a refined, distinctive typographic signature. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at moderate to large sizes where the thin strokes remain clear.
The overall tone is poised and curated, balancing minimalism with a subtle sense of ornament. It reads as sophisticated and slightly theatrical, suggesting premium editorial styling rather than purely utilitarian signage. The contrast and tapered endings add a fashion-forward, gallery-like polish.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans impression while borrowing the drama and rhythm of calligraphic contrast. Its goal is likely to provide a clean, modern framework with enough stylistic personality for identity and display settings.
Spacing and proportions produce an airy color at larger sizes, with counters staying open and strokes thinning noticeably at terminals. Some letterforms incorporate idiosyncratic construction (notably in curved caps and the arched lowercase forms), giving the font a recognizable voice that stands out in headlines.