Sans Contrasted Opba 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, magazine design, editorial, refined, modernist, crisp, formal, space saving, editorial tone, modern elegance, display clarity, tall, condensed, monolinear feel, sharp terminals, tight spacing.
This typeface is tall and condensed with clean, unbracketed forms and a pronounced vertical rhythm. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with slimmer horizontals and sturdier verticals that create a crisp, high-contrast texture. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively open for the width, and terminals tend to finish sharply without decorative endings. The overall spacing reads compact, supporting a dense, column-friendly color while maintaining legibility in mixed-case text.
It performs especially well in headlines, subheads, and display settings where vertical emphasis and contrast can add sophistication without taking much horizontal space. It’s a strong fit for magazine layouts, fashion or cultural branding, and posters that need a crisp, high-end typographic voice. For long-form text, it may be best used at comfortable sizes and with generous leading due to its compact width and tight overall texture.
The font conveys a refined, editorial tone—confident and disciplined rather than casual. Its condensed proportions and contrast lend a fashionable, contemporary seriousness that feels suited to polished brand voices and structured layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, space-efficient sans voice by combining condensed proportions with high-contrast stroke modulation. It aims for a modern editorial look that stays clean and controlled while adding visual drama through contrast and a strong vertical stance.
Round characters like O and Q feel slightly drawn toward verticality, reinforcing the narrow silhouette. Numerals and capitals align to a consistent, clean geometry, and the italic presence is not indicated in the samples provided.