Sans Contrasted Apbi 15 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, editorial, branding, posters, elegant, refined, airy, modern, luxury tone, display impact, modern refinement, editorial voice, delicate, crisp, monolinear feel, rational, stylish.
This typeface presents a delicate, high-contrast construction with extremely thin hairlines and noticeably thicker verticals. Letterforms are clean and largely sans in spirit, with subtle, restrained finishing at terminals that reads more as a gentle taper than overt serifs. Proportions are condensed with tall capitals, open counters, and a calm, even rhythm; curves are smooth and round (notably in C, O, Q, and 8), while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain sharp and precise. Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, modern silhouette with single-storey a and g, a compact r, and a clean, narrow t, producing a light, airy texture in text.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and elegant poster typography. It also works well for short subheads and pull quotes where its airy contrast can be appreciated without the density of long-form text.
The overall tone is polished and fashion-forward, combining a minimalist clarity with a boutique, high-end delicacy. Its thin strokes and crisp geometry convey restraint and sophistication rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-end voice through condensed proportions and pronounced contrast, offering a sleek alternative to conventional grotesques while maintaining a clean, modern skeleton.
At larger sizes the contrast and fine detailing read as crisp and luxurious, while the very thin horizontals and hairline joins suggest it will appear most graceful when given generous spacing and ample rendering resolution. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with an elegant, open 2 and a smoothly looped 8 that match the typeface’s controlled curves.