Sans Contrasted Daba 16 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, luxury branding, posters, packaging, editorial, refined, fashion, classical, dramatic, display elegance, premium tone, editorial clarity, classic revival, high contrast, hairline strokes, bracketed serifs, wedge serifs, vertical stress.
This typeface is a high-contrast, display-leaning serif with razor-thin hairlines and strong, dark main stems. The serifs read as sharp wedges with subtle bracketing in places, giving a crisp, cut-stone finish rather than a soft calligraphic one. Curves show a largely vertical stress and tight apertures, while the overall color alternates between delicate connections and emphatic verticals. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, relatively tall ascenders, and compact, elegant forms that maintain a consistent, polished rhythm across caps and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and other larger-size settings where the hairlines and sharp serifs can remain clear. It also fits luxury branding and packaging that benefit from a high-contrast, premium voice, and works well for magazine and cultural layouts that want an elegant, classical display texture.
The tone is refined and editorial, with a poised, fashion-forward sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and sharp terminals feel formal and premium, suggesting luxury, culture, and curated taste rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, high-contrast voice for display typography, combining crisp, chiseled serifs with elegant proportions to create a premium editorial presence.
Capitals feel stately and composed, while lowercase details (notably in the curved letters) add a slightly calligraphic liveliness without breaking the overall crispness. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing sturdy verticals with delicate hairlines for a classic, high-end look.