Sans Contrasted Asmov 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, refined modernity, crisp, sharp, sculpted, tapered, calligraphic.
This typeface shows tall, slender proportions with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, blade-like terminals. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and endings taper to fine points, producing a sculpted, chiseled feel. Counters are relatively compact and the overall rhythm is vertical and even, with a slightly calligraphic influence in the modulation and the way strokes thin toward terminals. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, polished structure that reads cleanly in display settings.
This font suits magazine headlines, fashion and luxury branding, poster titling, and other display-led compositions where contrast and refined detail are meant to be noticed. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing and adequate size.
The overall tone is refined and poised, with a dramatic, high-end sensibility. Its sharp tapers and glossy contrast suggest a cultured, editorial voice—confident and formal rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast display voice with a sleek vertical presence and a polished, premium finish. Its tapered terminals and controlled modulation prioritize elegance and visual impact over purely utilitarian texture.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and narrow footprint create a bright line of type with distinctive word shapes, especially in capitals and round letters. The fine hairlines and pointed terminals are visually striking, but they also make the design feel most at home when given enough size and breathing room.