Sans Contrasted Dilu 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, magazines, book typography, branding, headlines, editorial, refined, contemporary, calm, readability, editorial polish, modern classic, crisp, sculpted, bracketed, open forms, sheared terminals.
A contrasted text face with clean, largely unadorned outlines and subtle flaring at key joins. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with verticals and curves carrying more weight than the finer connecting strokes, creating a crisp, slightly calligraphic rhythm without overt ornament. Terminals are often gently angled or tapered, and many forms have softened, bracket-like transitions rather than hard geometric joins. Proportions feel balanced and readable, with open counters and steady spacing that supports continuous text.
Well-suited to magazine and editorial systems, book interiors, and other reading-focused layouts where a refined texture is desired. It also works effectively for brand wordmarks, packaging copy, and headline/subhead combinations that benefit from a polished, high-contrast presence without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is polished and editorial: confident, tidy, and quietly elegant. Its contrast and tapered endings add sophistication while remaining restrained enough to feel modern and practical. The texture in paragraphs reads smooth and composed, lending a premium, considered voice rather than a loud display personality.
The design appears intended to bridge modern clarity with a hint of classical contrast, producing a versatile face that stays legible in paragraphs while adding a subtle sense of craft and sophistication. Its restrained detailing suggests an aim for broad usability across text and display sizes with an editorial finish.
Uppercase forms appear clean and stable, with rounded letters showing controlled tension and generous interior space. The lowercase includes a single-storey “g” and a compact “r,” contributing to an approachable text color. Numerals follow the same contrasted logic, with curving figures showing pronounced modulation and clear silhouettes.