Sans Contrasted Nokov 5 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, refined, modern, airy, stylish, editorial tone, premium branding, display clarity, stylized contrast, sharp terminals, flared strokes, open counters, calligraphic stress, high-waist apertures.
A contrasted sans with a distinctly calligraphic skeleton: strokes transition from hairline-thin to fuller verticals, and many terminals end in subtle flares or wedge-like cuts rather than true serifs. The proportions are generous and slightly expanded, with open counters (notably in C, O, e) and a smooth, even rhythm that keeps text readable despite the pronounced contrast. Curves are clean and tense, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) sharpen into fine points, giving the design a crisp, engineered feel. Uppercase forms are elegant and spacious, and the lowercase shows a traditional, readable structure with a single-storey a and a two-storey g.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, brand marks, packaging, and posters where the sharp contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, particularly in clean layouts with ample whitespace.
The tone reads contemporary and editorial—polished, fashion-aware, and slightly dramatic due to the hairline moments and sharp joins. It feels refined and premium rather than neutral, balancing sophistication with clarity.
The design appears intended to provide a modern sans framework with a dressy, calligraphic edge—combining open, readable proportions with high-contrast strokes and sharpened terminals for a distinctive editorial voice.
The numerals mirror the same contrast and flared finishing, with round figures (0, 8, 9) showing smooth bowls and the 1 and 7 appearing notably slender. Large sizes emphasize the razor-thin strokes and pointed terminals, while text settings retain a measured, calm color because of the open shapes and consistent spacing.