Sans Contrasted Oklow 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book design, branding, packaging, literary, refined, classic, warm, text flavor, classic modernity, print heritage, distinctive rhythm, bracketed, calligraphic, wedge terminals, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress.
This typeface presents as a crisp, bookish design with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and moderate stroke modulation that gives it a lightly calligraphic rhythm. Curves show gentle diagonal stress, and joins are smoothly tapered rather than mechanically uniform. Capitals are proportioned with a slightly classical feel, while the lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with distinct, sharply cut finishing strokes. Numerals follow an oldstyle pattern with varying heights and flowing curves, adding an organic, text-friendly texture.
Well-suited to editorial headlines and subheads, book and magazine typography, and brand identities that want a classic-but-contemporary voice. The distinctive terminals and oldstyle numerals also make it a good match for packaging, cultural institutions, and quotable pull-cards where texture and character are desirable.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary—polished and traditional without being ornate. Its sharp terminals and controlled contrast lend a confident, slightly formal voice, while the rounded bowls and tapered strokes keep it warm and readable.
The design appears intended to bridge modern clarity with traditional, print-rooted nuance—using tapered strokes and bracketed terminals to add personality and reading rhythm while maintaining a clean, controlled silhouette.
The sample text shows even color and consistent spacing at display-to-text sizes, with distinctive details in letters like the single-storey “g” and the curved, tapered tails on “a” and “y.” The strong triangular and wedge endings create a recognizable texture, especially in headings and short lines where the rhythm of terminals becomes prominent.