Sans Contrasted Daty 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, elegant, refined, literary, classic, display refinement, editorial tone, luxury branding, high-contrast clarity, didone-like, hairline, crisp, sharp, airy.
A high-contrast roman with hairline joins and pronounced thick–thin modulation, pairing crisp straight stems with smooth, near-circular bowls. Terminals are clean and tapered, with pointed apexes on forms like A and V, and a generally vertical stress that gives the letters a polished, print-oriented snap. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places and the overall texture is light on the page due to very thin horizontals and fine curves, especially noticeable in E/F and the numerals. Lowercase forms show a compact x-height with delicate details in the hooks and joins, while caps present a more commanding, sculpted presence.
Best suited for display and larger text in magazine headlines, book covers, pull quotes, and refined branding where the crisp contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial paragraphs when set generously, but it particularly shines where elegance and sharp typographic rhythm are priorities.
The font reads as poised and cultured, evoking an editorial, fashion-forward tone with a hint of classical formality. Its sharp contrast and restrained detailing create a sense of luxury and precision, lending authority without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial take on high-contrast letterforms—prioritizing sharp silhouette, luxurious contrast, and a polished reading rhythm for prominent typographic moments.
At text sizes the hairline strokes and tight internal joins can visually lighten or thin out, while at display sizes the contrast becomes a defining feature and the silhouettes feel very crisp. The numerals share the same refined contrast and smooth curves, supporting a cohesive typographic color across mixed alphanumeric settings.