Sans Contrasted Obhu 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, book display, branding, refined, classic, formal, dramatic, elegant display, space saving, editorial tone, classic voice, vertical stress, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, sharp terminals.
This typeface presents a condensed, high-contrast construction with strong verticals and tapered hairlines. Letterforms are largely upright with a crisp, engraved feel created by sharp terminals and neatly controlled curves. Round characters show a pronounced vertical stress, while diagonals and joins stay clean and taut, keeping counters relatively tight and the overall rhythm compact. The lowercase has a traditional, text-oriented build with clear differentiation between similar shapes, and the numerals follow the same contrasty, editorial pattern with prominent thick–thin transitions.
Well-suited to headlines, deck lines, pull quotes, and magazine-style typography where a condensed footprint and high contrast help create hierarchy. It also fits refined branding applications—especially wordmarks and packaging—where a classic, formal tone is desired and larger sizes can showcase the stroke modulation.
The overall tone is polished and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial elegance. Its contrast and narrow stance add a sense of drama and sophistication, suggesting a classic, cultured voice rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact reading color with an elegant thick–thin modulation, balancing traditional proportions with a narrow silhouette. It aims to provide an editorial display voice that feels composed, upscale, and distinctive in titles and prominent text.
In the sample text, the font’s contrast becomes especially noticeable at larger sizes, where hairlines read as delicate accents against sturdy stems. Spacing appears disciplined and slightly compact, reinforcing a vertical, column-friendly texture across lines.