Sans Contrasted Okbib 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, editorial, branding, refined, authoritative, formal, classic, clarity, distinctiveness, editorial tone, premium feel, modern-classic, crisp, sculpted, tapered, calligraphic, bracketed.
This typeface presents as a crisp, contrasted sans with subtly tapered strokes and controlled modulation through curves and joins. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, but many shapes show gentle flaring and bracket-like transitions that add a sculpted, slightly calligraphic feel without overt ornament. Proportions are balanced with steady cap height and a moderate x-height; counters are open and well-defined, and the overall rhythm is even with clear, straightforward construction in both uppercase and lowercase.
It performs best in display-forward settings such as headlines, subheads, posters, and editorial layouts where its contrast and sculpted terminals can register clearly. It can also support branding and packaging work that benefits from a clean but distinctive voice, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is editorial and refined, with a composed, authoritative presence suited to serious messaging. Its contrast and tapered detailing lend a classic, slightly literary flavor while staying clean enough to read as contemporary in layout.
The design appears intended to bridge modern sans clarity with a more crafted, contrast-driven drawing style. By combining clean silhouettes with subtle tapering and bracket-like transitions, it aims to provide a distinctive, premium texture for prominent typographic roles without relying on decorative flourishes.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and structured, while lowercase bowls and shoulders introduce softer modulation that keeps long text from feeling mechanical. Numerals match the letterforms with the same contrast and controlled curvature, giving headings and pull quotes a cohesive, polished texture.