Sans Contrasted Nonob 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, web ui, packaging, modern, friendly, clean, calm, clarity, warm modernity, editorial polish, subtle personality, humanist, open apertures, soft curves, tapered strokes, rounded terminals.
This typeface presents clean, largely sans-serif letterforms with subtly flared, tapered stroke endings that give it a lightly calligraphic, humanist feel. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and joins are crisp, producing an even rhythm in text while retaining some organic stroke modulation. Uppercase forms are straightforward and airy, while the lowercase shows approachable shapes (notably the round bowls and open apertures) that keep paragraphs readable. Numerals are clear and slightly stylized with gentle stroke tapering, matching the overall texture.
It suits editorial typography where a clean, contemporary voice is needed with a bit more character than a purely geometric sans. It can work well for branding and packaging that benefit from friendly sophistication, and it remains legible enough for web and interface headings and short-form text.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing a polished editorial presence with a warm, human touch. It feels calm and confident rather than technical, with just enough stroke nuance to add personality without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to bridge the gap between a straightforward sans and a gently modulated, humanist style—aiming for clarity first, while introducing tapered details to create a distinctive, premium texture in display and editorial contexts.
Stroke modulation is visible in both straight and curved elements, creating a refined texture at larger sizes and a slightly lively shimmer in text. Terminals tend to feel softened rather than sharply cut, which reduces harshness and supports comfortable reading in mixed-case settings.