Sans Contrasted Obba 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, elegant, refined, modern, calm, editorial polish, premium branding, modern elegance, display clarity, crisp, tapered, calligraphic, airy, sculpted.
A clean, serifless design with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline joins, giving letters a crisp, sculpted presence. Strokes often taper into pointed terminals, and curves are smooth and open, producing an airy texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Proportions lean slightly condensed with tall caps and clear, straightforward construction; the lowercase shows a two-storey a, compact e, and a single-storey g with a generous lower loop. Numerals are similarly refined, with slim diagonals and delicate curves that keep the set visually consistent with the alphabet.
Best used for display and short-to-medium text where its contrast and tapered terminals can remain clear—such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, brand wordmarks, packaging titles, and poster typography. It can also work for carefully set editorial subheads and large-size captions where an elegant, high-end tone is desired.
The overall tone feels polished and editorial, balancing modern restraint with a subtle calligraphic sharpness. Its high-contrast rhythm reads as sophisticated and premium, suited to designs that want elegance without overt ornamentation.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, minimalist sans voice while borrowing the drama and refinement of contrast-driven lettering. It aims to feel luxurious and precise, offering a distinctive texture that stands apart from monolinear grotesks while staying clean and modern.
The pointed terminals and hairline connections create a delicate color on the page, especially in smaller counters and at joins, while larger sizes emphasize the dramatic thick–thin transitions. Round letters maintain an even, controlled curvature, and diagonals (notably in V/W/X and 4/7) add a crisp, fashion-forward edge.