Sans Contrasted Apvo 1 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate, strongly right-leaning italic with tall, slender proportions and open counters. Strokes are hairline-thin with clearly modulated contrast, giving curves and joins a lightly calligraphic feel while keeping terminals largely clean and unadorned. Letterforms are compact in width, with long ascenders/descenders and a restrained rhythm that reads smoothly in continuous text; capitals are narrow and slightly expressive, and figures are similarly slim with gentle curvature and a consistent slant.
Well-suited to magazine/editorial typography, display lines, and elegant branding where a light, sleek texture is desirable. It can work effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and short passages at comfortable sizes where the fine strokes and narrow set can remain clear.
The overall tone is poised and understated, evoking editorial elegance and a fashionable, high-end sensibility. Its light touch and steep italic angle suggest speed and sophistication rather than sturdiness, making it feel more like a refined caption face than a utilitarian workhorse.
The design appears intended to provide a streamlined italic voice with a refined, contemporary feel—prioritizing elegance, verticality, and a polished texture for display and editorial settings.
The slant is prominent across all characters, and the thin joins and tapered curves create a crisp, airy texture on the page. The narrow set and vertical emphasis produce a tall skyline in mixed-case text, while the contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes.