Sans Contrasted Obre 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, art deco, elegant, architectural, vintage, stylized, deco revival, display impact, brand character, architectural geometry, geometric, monolinear feel, sharp terminals, flared strokes, tall proportions.
A stylized display sans with tall, condensed proportions and carefully controlled stroke modulation. Vertical strokes dominate, with crisp, flattened terminals and frequent chamfered or faceted corners that give curved forms a cut, architectural feel. Bowls and rounds (C, O, G, e) are drawn with squared-off arcs and narrow apertures, while horizontals are comparatively light, emphasizing a vertical rhythm. The lowercase keeps a restrained, almost unicase sensibility in places, pairing narrow counters with distinctive entry/exit strokes and occasional angular hooks; figures echo the same geometry with slender stems and open, airy shapes.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, logotypes, and packaging where its tall proportions and stylized geometry can be appreciated. It also works well for magazine pull quotes or section headers, especially in layouts aiming for a retro-luxe or architectural aesthetic, but is less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is sleek and refined, with a strong Art Deco flavor that reads as vintage-modern rather than neutral. Its sharp, faceted curves and tall stance suggest glamour, signage, and curated sophistication, lending a dramatic, editorial cadence to short text.
The design appears intended to merge a clean sans foundation with Art Deco-inspired faceting and vertical emphasis, producing a distinctive, high-style display voice. Its consistent geometry across letters and numerals suggests a focus on branding and titling applications where recognizable letterforms and rhythm matter more than neutrality.
Several glyphs feature intentionally idiosyncratic constructions (notably in the diagonal joins and hooked terminals), reinforcing a bespoke, display-first character. Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for headline setting, with narrow forms that build a compact texture while keeping counters legible.