Sans Contrasted Nogot 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, magazines, brand typography, packaging, institutional, modern, editorial, refined, calm, text clarity, editorial tone, subtle character, modern refinement, humanist, open apertures, calligraphic, bracketed terminals, oldstyle figures.
This typeface shows a clean, sans-like skeleton with subtly flared, bracketed stroke endings that keep it from feeling purely geometric. Strokes exhibit clear contrast, with thicker verticals and finer joins, and curves that transition smoothly without abrupt modulation. Proportions are balanced and fairly open: round letters are generous, counters are roomy, and spacing reads even in continuous text. The lowercase has a double-storey “g,” a single-storey “a,” and a gently shouldered “r,” while capitals stay simple and stable with softly tapered diagonals and restrained terminals. Numerals appear oldstyle in proportion, with varying heights and a fluid, text-friendly rhythm.
It suits magazine and book typography where a clean appearance is desired but with more character than a purely geometric sans. It can also work well for brand systems, cultural or institutional communication, and packaging that benefits from a modern yet gently humanized tone.
The overall tone is contemporary and composed, with a refined, editorial sensibility. Subtle calligraphic cues add warmth and sophistication without becoming ornate, giving the face a polished but approachable voice.
The design appears intended to bridge sans simplicity with controlled contrast and subtle terminal shaping, producing a versatile text and display face with an editorial finish. It aims for legibility and calm rhythm while providing enough distinctive detail to stand out in headings and brand applications.
In text, the modulation and slightly flared terminals create a distinctive texture that remains orderly, helping long passages avoid monotony. The forms favor clarity through open shapes (notably in letters like C, S, and e), and the consistent stroke behavior supports a smooth reading flow.