Sans Contrasted Opmo 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, magazine covers, packaging, art deco, editorial, elegant, stylized, modernist, deco revival, display impact, luxury branding, graphic rhythm, high-contrast, monoline hairlines, geometric, fluted strokes, sharp terminals.
A highly stylized sans with extreme thick–thin modulation: broad vertical stems are paired with hairline horizontals and arcs, creating a dramatic, poster-like rhythm. Many curves are constructed from near-perfect circular bowls and half-discs, with abrupt transitions into solid verticals that read as fluted or split-tone forms. Terminals are crisp and unbracketed, counters are generally open and geometric, and proportions vary noticeably across the alphabet, emphasizing display impact over uniform text color. The overall drawing favors straight, column-like uprights and precise, compass-driven curves.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and brand marks where its high-contrast structure can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works well for posters, magazine covers, fashion and beauty packaging, and title treatments that benefit from a refined, Deco-inspired graphic voice.
The tone is glamorous and theatrical, with a strong Art Deco flavor that feels fashion-forward and metropolitan. Its stark contrast and graphic black shapes suggest luxury branding, classic cinema titles, and modern editorial design where drama and sophistication are desired.
The design appears intended as a contemporary reinterpretation of Art Deco display lettering, using geometric construction and extreme contrast to create a memorable, high-impact silhouette. Its variable proportions and dramatic stroke behavior prioritize character and visual rhythm for branding and editorial statements rather than extended reading.
At smaller sizes the hairline connections and ultra-thin horizontals are likely to visually recede, while the heavy verticals remain dominant, producing a distinctive striped texture. The numerals and capitals maintain the same bold vertical/hairline logic, supporting impactful headline settings and tightly curated typographic compositions.