Sans Contrasted Askos 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bia' by Bykineks (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, refined, modernist, impact, elegance, space saving, modern luxury, condensed, vertical, hairline, sharp, crisp.
A condensed, vertical design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and razorlike hairlines. Strokes stay mostly straight and taut, with small, controlled curves and smooth transitions that emphasize a clean, sculpted silhouette. Proportions are narrow with generous height, producing a strong columnar rhythm; counters are tight but well-defined, and round forms (like O and 0) read as tall ovals. Terminals are clean and minimal, keeping the overall texture crisp and highly structured.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine titles, posters, and brand marks where its contrast and condensed proportions can read as intentional and luxurious. It can also work for packaging and short bursts of copy, especially when set with comfortable tracking and ample leading.
The font projects a polished, high-fashion tone—cool, poised, and intentionally dramatic. Its narrow, high-contrast rhythm feels premium and display-forward, balancing elegance with a distinctly modern edge.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, space-saving display voice with a strong vertical presence and striking contrast, optimized for impactful titles and sophisticated brand-forward typography.
In text, the tight width creates a dense, vertical color, while the extreme contrast makes joins and hairlines visually prominent. Numerals share the same tall, condensed stance, giving headings and figure-heavy settings a consistent, stylized cadence.