Sans Contrasted Lobef 18 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, branding, refined, classic, bookish, formal, text readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, transitional, crisp.
A refined serif text face with gently bracketed serifs and noticeable but controlled stroke modulation. The proportions are balanced and fairly traditional, with open counters and smooth curves that keep paragraphs even and legible. Uppercase forms feel stately and measured, while the lowercase shows a calligraphic undercurrent in details like the ear of “g” and the shaping of “a,” producing a lively but disciplined rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle, blending naturally into running text rather than standing as rigid lining figures.
Well suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice and steady paragraph texture are needed. It can also serve for refined branding, headings, and pull quotes when a classic, cultivated tone is desired.
The overall tone is literary and composed, leaning toward a classical, editorial sensibility. It communicates seriousness and craft without feeling overly ornate, giving text a quiet authority suitable for long-form reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, traditional text experience with subtle contrast and carefully finished serif details, balancing elegance with practical clarity across both display-sized capitals and continuous lowercase text.
In text settings the spacing and color read consistent, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, round forms versus verticals) and a calm cadence across lines. The italic is not shown; the visible style stays restrained and formal through terminals and serif treatment.