Sans Contrasted Vame 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, branding, logotypes, magazine, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, modern, luxury appeal, display impact, editorial tone, modern refinement, hairline, crisp, sculptural, refined, high-rise.
This typeface pairs extremely thin hairlines with prominent vertical stems, creating a sharp, high-contrast rhythm across both upper- and lowercase. Forms are upright and largely unbracketed, with clean terminals and a distinctly drawn modulation that feels calligraphic in stress but restrained in detail. Curves are smooth and taut (notably in C/G/O/Q), while straight-sided letters like E/F/H/I/L read as sleek and architectural. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, narrow joins, and compact bowls; punctuation and numerals continue the same contrast, with elegant, hairline diagonals in figures like 2 and 4.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine covers, fashion/editorial layouts, and brand marks where high contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes when given adequate size and spacing, and it shines in applications that favor a sleek, premium aesthetic over dense text readability.
The overall tone is polished and high-fashion, with a poised, premium feel that leans dramatic rather than neutral. The pronounced contrast and razor-thin horizontals convey sophistication and confidence, evoking magazine typography and luxury branding. It feels contemporary and stylish, with a hint of classic display elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast display voice with a refined, upscale character. By emphasizing strong verticals and delicate hairlines, it aims to create impact and elegance simultaneously, prioritizing visual presence and typographic sophistication in larger settings.
At larger sizes the hairlines add sparkle and refinement, while in smaller settings the thinnest strokes may visually recede compared to the dominant verticals. The design’s rhythm is driven by tall stems and narrow counters, producing a crisp, poster-like presence in headlines.