Sans Contrasted Tyne 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, formal, dramatic, classic, editorial impact, premium branding, classic reinterpretation, headline hierarchy, crisp, refined, high-waisted, bracketed, calligraphic.
A sharply drawn, high-contrast roman with crisp, finely tapered hairlines and weighty vertical stems. Serifs are prominent and mostly wedge-like with subtle bracketing, giving terminals a carved, sculptural finish rather than a purely geometric cutoff. The proportions feel fairly classical: rounded letters are open and stable, capitals are dignified and slightly narrow, and the lowercase shows clear stroke modulation with delicate joins. Overall rhythm is vertical and steady, with pronounced thick–thin transitions that become especially vivid in curves and diagonals.
This face is best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and cultural editorial, premium branding, and packaging where high contrast can be shown off. It can also work for posters and large-format applications that benefit from crisp hairlines and sculpted serif detail. For dense body copy, it will favor generous sizes and comfortable leading to preserve the thin strokes.
The font projects an editorial, luxury tone with a confident, formal voice. Its dramatic contrast and sculpted serifs suggest sophistication and tradition, while the crisp detailing adds a contemporary, polished edge. The overall impression is authoritative and elegant rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on a classic high-contrast roman: elegant, attention-grabbing, and highly finished in detail. Its emphasis on sharp modulation and pronounced serifs suggests a focus on premium communication and strong typographic hierarchy in headings and short text.
In the sample text, the contrast holds up well at display sizes, where the hairlines and serif details read as intentional refinement. The numeral set mixes strong vertical presence with distinctive curves, giving figures a fashionable, headline-ready character. Diagonals and joins stay clean, reinforcing a precise, well-controlled drawing.