Sans Contrasted Tysy 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, contemporary, authoritative, clean, confident, readability, editorial voice, classic refinement, brand authority, bracketed serifs, large counters, open apertures, ball terminals, humanist.
A sturdy text face with clear bracketed serifs, generous counters, and a steady upright stance. Strokes show noticeable modulation with softened joins and tapered terminals, giving the letterforms a slightly calligraphic undertone without becoming ornate. Proportions are comfortable and bookish: rounded forms like O and C are broad and open, while verticals hold firm, creating a consistent rhythm in mixed case. Lowercase shapes feature readable, open apertures (notably in e and c) and a two-storey a; figures are proportional with classic curves and clear differentiation.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong, readable voice is needed—magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section titles—while remaining comfortable enough for shorter passages of book or article text. It can also serve brand systems seeking a classic, trustworthy tone without looking overly traditional.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, balancing seriousness with warmth. Its moderate modulation and softened terminals lend a human, literary feel, while the sturdy construction keeps it modern and authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible reading experience with a contemporary editorial character. It aims for clarity and authority through sturdy proportions and open forms, while using gentle stroke modulation and softened terminals to add warmth and refinement.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at larger sizes with strong word-shape definition and stable spacing. The punctuation and numerals share the same rounded, slightly softened finishing, supporting a cohesive typographic color in continuous reading.