Sans Contrasted Diba 5 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, magazines, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, modern, luxury appeal, display impact, editorial tone, modern elegance, hairline, crisp, sculptural, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A sharply contrasted, hairline-driven design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clean, unbracketed terminals. Curves are smooth and taut, with narrow joins and tapered strokes that create a refined, glossy rhythm. Uppercase forms feel stately and vertical, while the lowercase balances compact bowls with slender stems and occasional calligraphic flicks. Figures echo the same contrast and elegance, with ample counters and delicate interior apertures that keep large sizes airy.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and title treatments where its contrast and finesse can shine. It can work for short pull quotes or large-format signage, but extended small-size text will be more challenging due to the delicacy of its thinnest strokes.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, combining modern restraint with a dramatic, editorial sheen. The extreme contrast reads as confident and stylish, lending a sense of luxury and formality without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast look optimized for elegant, attention-grabbing typography. Its controlled geometry and hairline detailing suggest an emphasis on sophistication and visual drama in larger sizes.
The thinnest strokes become near-hairline in places, so the design’s character relies heavily on crisp rendering and generous spacing. The mix of sturdy verticals and razor-thin cross-strokes creates a dynamic texture that feels most at home when given room to breathe.