Sans Contrasted Usme 10 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, packaging, branding, editorial, dramatic, assertive, classic, formal, impact, editorial tone, brand voice, display clarity, distinctiveness, flared, wedge-like, sculpted, ink-trap hints, tight joints.
A heavy, display-oriented roman with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, sculpted terminals. The letterforms lean on straight stems and compact counters, with sharp joins and occasional wedge-like flares that read as subtle serifless “spurs” rather than full serifs. Rounds (O, C, G, e) are smooth but tightly enclosed, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, y) are steep and strongly emphasized, creating a punchy rhythm. Numerals are sturdy and high-impact, with distinctive curves in 2 and 3 and a compact, weighty 8 and 9.
Best suited for large sizes where the strong modulation and tight counters can read clearly—headlines, magazine covers, event posters, and bold brand marks. It can also work for packaging and short callouts where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable.
The font projects a bold editorial voice—confident, dramatic, and slightly old-world in its sculpted contrast. Its tight apertures and carved-looking terminals give it a serious, headline-forward tone that can feel authoritative and theatrical at the same time.
Likely designed as a high-impact display face that combines modern, clean silhouettes with carved, contrast-driven detailing. The goal appears to be commanding presence and a distinctive editorial texture rather than neutral body-text readability.
Lowercase forms are compact and weighty, with a single-storey a and a firm, bracketless construction throughout. The dot on i/j is round and prominent, and the overall spacing in the sample text appears dense, reinforcing a poster and masthead feel.