Sans Contrasted Obba 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, refined, editorial, modern, elegant, calm, editorial polish, premium feel, modern elegance, display clarity, crisp, airy, sculpted, clean, sharply tapered.
This typeface presents a clean, serifless construction with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, tapered terminals that give it a sculpted, calligraphic edge. Curves are smooth and generously rounded (notably in C, O, and G), while verticals read as steady and straight, creating a balanced rhythm between geometric clarity and nuanced contrast. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g with compact bowls and open apertures, and the overall spacing feels measured, keeping text blocks even and composed. Numerals are similarly refined, with slender joins and clear silhouettes that match the letterforms’ controlled, high-contrast behavior.
It is well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section openers where contrast and refinement can be appreciated. The crisp, upscale character also supports branding and packaging, especially for beauty, culture, and luxury-adjacent contexts. In paragraphs it can work when set with comfortable size and leading, where its thin strokes remain clear.
The tone is polished and editorial, combining modern restraint with a subtle fashion-like sophistication. Its sharp tapers and graceful contrast communicate elegance and precision rather than warmth or playfulness, making the overall voice feel poised, upscale, and quietly expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans voice with fashion/editorial sophistication, using strong stroke modulation and tapered terminals to add elegance without resorting to overt ornament. It aims for clarity and high-end polish, producing distinctive word shapes that remain disciplined and readable.
Diagonal strokes (as in K, V, W, X, and Y) are drawn with a noticeably delicate taper that emphasizes direction and adds sparkle in larger settings. The forms maintain consistent visual tension—thin horizontals and joining strokes read intentionally light, while the heavier stems keep the design anchored for legibility in short-to-medium text.