Sans Contrasted Ulra 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, book covers, classic, confident, formal, authoritative, impactful titling, editorial voice, classic authority, print texture, bracketed, flared, transitional, sculpted, robust.
A robust, high-contrast roman with sculpted, flared terminals and subtly bracketed joins that give the strokes a carved, print-like finish. Vertical stems are strong and steady while curves show crisp thinning into tapered ends, creating a lively light–dark rhythm without becoming delicate. Proportions run on the broad side with generous counters and a stable baseline, and the overall fit reads open and emphatic. Numerals and capitals share the same weighty presence, with rounded forms staying smooth and compact while diagonals and bowls keep a slightly squared, sturdy feel.
Best suited to headlines, display sizes, and short-to-medium text where its contrast and tapered terminals can read clearly. It works well for editorial layouts, book and magazine covers, cultural branding, and packaging that benefits from a traditional but assertive presence.
The tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial gravitas that recalls headline typography and classic print settings. Its sharp tapering and pronounced contrast add a slightly dramatic, authoritative voice suited to statements rather than whispers.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-oriented voice with strong contrast and sturdy proportions, pairing readability with a distinctive, sculpted finish for attention-grabbing titling.
The letterforms balance sharpness and softness: corners and serifs/ends feel crisp, but the bowls remain full and controlled. The rhythm stays consistent across caps and lowercase, producing a cohesive, headline-forward texture.