Sans Contrasted Myvu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book typography, headlines, pull quotes, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, formal, emphasis, refinement, literary tone, classic styling, display accent, calligraphic, diagonal stress, bracketed joins, sharp terminals, open counters.
This typeface presents as a high-contrast italic with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, rhythmic stroke modulation. Forms are built from tapered stems and hairline connections, producing a lively diagonal stress and a distinctly drawn, rather than mechanically obliqued, feel. Terminals tend toward sharp, cut ends with occasional subtle swelling at joins, and many letters show generous apertures and open counters that keep the texture from becoming overly dense. Uppercase proportions feel stately and slightly narrow in stance, while the lowercase carries more movement through angled entry/exit strokes and compact, well-contained bowls.
Well suited to editorial design such as magazines, culture sections, and book typography where an italic with presence can carry emphasis gracefully. It also fits display roles—headlines, pull quotes, and refined promotional materials—where contrast and slant add hierarchy and motion. For best results, it will shine at moderate-to-large sizes where the hairlines and sharp terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is poised and literary, with an elegant, editorial voice that suggests tradition and craft. Its contrast and slant convey sophistication and momentum, giving text a polished, slightly dramatic character without becoming ornamental.
The design intention appears to be an italic with a classic, calligraphy-informed structure that delivers elegance and emphasis while maintaining readable, well-spaced forms. It aims to provide a refined voice for typographic emphasis and display, balancing dramatic contrast with controlled proportions.
The italic rhythm is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive page color in continuous text. Numerals echo the same calligraphic modulation and angled axis, helping them sit naturally alongside letters in typographic settings.