Sans Contrasted Dafi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, invitations, editorial, refined, classical, formal, literary, editorial voice, premium tone, classic refinement, display clarity, crisp, elegant, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic.
This typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered terminals and finely drawn hairlines. Strokes transition smoothly into subtly bracketed serifs, giving curves a polished, calligraphic finish without feeling ornamental. Proportions are balanced and open, with rounded forms that read cleanly at display sizes and a steady baseline rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and decisive verticals that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited for editorial headlines, magazine typography, book jackets, and brand identities that benefit from an elegant, high-contrast voice. It also works well for formal printed materials such as invitations and programs, where crisp details and refined shapes can be appreciated at larger sizes. For long passages, it will shine most in well-produced print or high-resolution settings that preserve its fine hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and editorial, suggesting tradition, taste, and careful craft. Its contrast and sharp finishing details lend a premium, cultured voice that feels at home in formal or literary contexts rather than utilitarian interfaces. The texture in paragraphs feels composed and deliberate, emphasizing sophistication over neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-contrast reading experience with a classic backbone—combining crisp finishing and controlled proportions to create an upscale, authoritative texture in both display and text settings.
Uppercase forms present a strong vertical emphasis and clear, classical structure, while the lowercase maintains lively movement through tapered joins and curved terminals. In running text the contrast creates a bright, airy color, with hairlines that become a defining feature of the page.