Sans Contrasted Opva 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, modernist, refined, urban, space saving, editorial impact, modern refinement, headline clarity, condensed, vertical, crisp, sharp, clean.
A tall, condensed sans with pronounced stroke contrast and a strongly vertical, monolinear framework that’s selectively thickened on key stems. Curves are taut and elliptical, with clean joins and minimal modulation on terminals, producing a crisp, cut-paper silhouette. The capitals feel architectural and narrow, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian construction with open apertures and simple, unadorned endings. Figures follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic, with clear differentiation and a consistent rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display settings where its narrow stance and contrast can create impact: magazine headlines, fashion or culture spreads, posters, and branding systems that need a refined but contemporary voice. It can also work for short subheads and labels where space is tight and a tall, clean rhythm is desirable.
The overall tone is sleek and editorial, combining modern restraint with a slightly dramatic, high-contrast presence. It reads as contemporary and design-forward—more poised and stylish than neutral—while still staying clear and functional.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, vertical sans voice with added sophistication through contrast—balancing modernist clarity with a subtle sense of luxury and emphasis for editorial and brand-forward typography.
The condensed proportions create strong vertical emphasis and compact word shapes, making spacing and line breaks feel deliberate. The contrast adds sparkle in larger sizes, especially in headings, while the clean terminals keep it from feeling ornate.