Sans Contrasted Obsi 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, book covers, posters, elegant, literary, refined, classical, dramatic, display elegance, editorial tone, stylish branding, calligraphic flair, high-end appeal, calligraphic, tapered, flared, sharp, crisp.
This typeface uses slender, tapered strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, knife-like terminals. Curves are smooth and open, while verticals feel tense and slightly compressed, creating a compact rhythm across words. The overall construction is clean and consistent, with frequent flared ends that mimic pen pressure rather than slab-like serifs. Letterforms such as the Q, R, and g show distinctive, calligraphy-influenced details that add personality without becoming overly decorative.
It works best for display sizes where the contrast and tapered terminals can be appreciated—headlines, magazine titles, pull quotes, and packaging or brand marks needing an upscale feel. It can also suit short-form editorial typography (chapter openers, section titles) where a refined, high-contrast voice is desirable.
The tone reads polished and somewhat theatrical, balancing sophistication with a hint of flourish. It evokes editorial classicism—poised and formal—while the tapered strokes and crisp terminals give it a stylish, boutique feel rather than a purely utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, clean interpretation of calligraphic contrast: a sleek silhouette with expressive thick–thin modulation and distinctive terminals. Its proportions and detailing aim to create elegance and memorability in titles while maintaining a cohesive, readable flow in short passages.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and fine hairlines create a bright texture with noticeable sparkle, especially in diagonals and pointed joins. The numeral set appears similarly stylized, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes that reinforce the high-contrast rhythm.