Sans Contrasted Tyky 17 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, modern, impact, refinement, editorial voice, premium branding, sharp, sleek, crisp, elegant, clean.
This typeface uses extremely strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, hairline connections and bold vertical stems. Forms are largely built from straight strokes and clean curves, with pointed joins and tapered terminals that create a polished, high-definition look. The rhythm is compact and vertical, with tight inner counters in letters like B, P, and R, and a generally orderly, upright posture across caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, pairing sturdy main strokes with delicate hairline elements for a coordinated, display-forward texture.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and premium packaging where high contrast can shine at larger sizes. It also works for short pull quotes or subheads that benefit from a crisp, upscale texture.
The overall tone is sophisticated and high-impact, balancing modern restraint with a distinctly dramatic contrast. It feels premium and editorial, projecting confidence and precision rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast voice with editorial polish—prioritizing striking silhouette, sharp detailing, and a refined typographic color for attention-grabbing titles and brand-forward messaging.
In longer lines, the intense contrast produces a striking light–dark pattern that reads as luxurious but can appear delicate in fine details. The cap set looks particularly commanding, while the lowercase maintains a composed, bookish cadence with a clean, contemporary finish.