Sans Contrasted Obsi 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book jackets, branding, elegant, refined, literary, classic, refinement, editorial voice, display clarity, classic revival feel, premium branding, brisk, crisp, vertical, delicate, calligraphic.
This typeface features pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp, tapered terminals and a largely vertical stress. The forms are compact and relatively tall, with narrow letterfit and crisp joins that give the outlines a clean, carved quality. Serifs are finely bracketed and restrained, and curves transition quickly into hairlines, creating a bright, high-contrast rhythm across text. Numerals and capitals follow the same disciplined construction, with slender stems and pointed details that read best at generous sizes.
It performs well in magazine and book typography, especially for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles where contrast and elegance can be appreciated. It can also support refined branding and packaging, particularly when paired with simpler companion type for small text.
Overall, the tone is polished and literary, conveying formality and sophistication without feeling ornate. The crisp contrast and narrow proportions suggest an editorial voice—confident, upscale, and slightly dramatic—suited to settings where refinement is part of the message.
The design intent appears to be a modern, high-contrast reading and display face that brings classic editorial sophistication to contemporary layouts. Its narrow, disciplined proportions and crisp detailing prioritize a fashionable, upmarket texture over utilitarian neutrality.
In continuous text, the strong modulation creates a lively texture and clear word shapes, while the finest hairlines and sharp terminals may become delicate at very small sizes or low-resolution output. The design’s compact spacing and verticality help it hold together in tight columns and headline settings.