Sans Contrasted Opsi 8 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, magazine covers, packaging, art deco, fashion, editorial, dramatic, chic, display impact, deco revival, branding, geometric styling, contrast drama, high contrast, hairline, geometric, sharp, stylized.
A stylized, high-contrast sans with crisp geometry and hairline connectors set against bold, often teardrop-like masses. Curves are built from clean circular arcs, while joins and terminals frequently resolve into sharp points or narrow waists, creating a cut-and-inset look. Many letters use deliberate negative-space carving (notably in bowls and counters), producing an alternating rhythm of solid and slender elements across a word. Proportions feel tall and elegant, with compact apertures in places and a slightly display-oriented, variable-ink distribution from glyph to glyph.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, brand marks, and short editorial titles where its high contrast and distinctive counters can read cleanly. It can add a refined, period-tinged voice to packaging and cultural posters, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is glamorous and theatrical, evoking vintage poster lettering and Art Deco sophistication. Its strong light–dark patterning reads as fashionable and curated, with a sense of precision and ornament achieved through contrast rather than added decoration.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact through contrast-driven shapes and geometric carving, prioritizing silhouette and rhythm over neutrality. It aims to provide a contemporary take on Deco-inspired display lettering that feels sleek, fashionable, and memorable.
The design’s personality comes from consistent circular construction paired with dramatic thinning and internal cutouts, which makes color and texture shift noticeably across lines of text. Numerals echo the same carved, high-contrast logic, with striking silhouettes intended to stand out at larger sizes.