Sans Contrasted Askem 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A slender, high-contrast roman with a vertical stance and crisp, sharply cut terminals. Strokes alternate between hairline connections and firm stems, producing a clean, sparkling texture in text. Counters are relatively compact and the overall fit feels tight, with long ascenders and descenders that add vertical elegance. The design favors simple, unbracketed finishing and controlled curves, keeping the rhythm precise and uncluttered across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine work, and brand systems that need a refined, upscale voice. It performs especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and larger text sizes where the thin strokes and sharp terminals can be appreciated.
The tone is polished and literary, with an editorial sophistication that reads as calm and assured rather than loud. Its fine details and bright contrast suggest formality and taste, lending an elevated feel to headlines and carefully set text.
Likely designed to deliver a modern, minimal take on contrasted letterforms: slim proportions, crisp finishing, and a controlled, elegant rhythm that prioritizes sophistication and clarity in display-forward settings.
Capitals present a restrained, classical structure with pointed joins and thin cross strokes, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a composed cadence. Numerals are similarly contrasty and neatly drawn, aligning with the font’s overall refined, display-leaning character.