Sans Contrasted Tabab 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, editorial, packaging, assertive, traditional, sturdy, formal, display impact, classic tone, editorial authority, brand presence, bracketed, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, compact, high-contrast curves.
This typeface has a solid, weighty build with subtly sculpted strokes and noticeable modulation through curves and joins. Terminals often finish in small wedge-like or bracketed forms, giving many letters a carved, slightly calligraphic edge rather than a purely geometric cut. The lowercase shows compact counters and a steady rhythm, with a single-storey “g” featuring a pronounced ear and a curled tail, plus a “y” with a distinctive hooked descender. Numerals are robust and legible, with rounded bowls and confident diagonals that keep their shape at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, logos, and short editorial lines where the heavy weight and shaped terminals can be appreciated. The sturdy numerals also suit pricing, dates, and calls-to-action in posters or packaging, especially when you want a traditional, authoritative feel.
Overall the tone feels assertive and editorial—classic and authoritative without becoming delicate. The shaped terminals and stroke modulation add a traditional, print-oriented flavor that reads as credible and established, suitable for headlines that want impact with a touch of refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver strong display impact while retaining a classic, print-informed character. By combining robust proportions with subtly bracketed/wedge terminals and moderated strokes, it aims to look confident and established rather than purely modern or geometric.
The design mixes strong, simple silhouettes with small finishing details that create texture in words. Curved letters (like C, G, S, O) show the modulation most clearly, while straighter forms keep a firm, poster-ready presence.