Sans Contrasted Oknen 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, web ui, packaging, modern, refined, calm, clean, clarity, modernization, sophistication, editorial tone, brand neutrality, open apertures, high legibility, sharp joins, round counters, straight terminals.
This typeface is a clean sans with a subtly contrasted stroke and a crisp, contemporary drawing. Curves are smooth and broadly rounded while many joins and diagonals come to sharp, tapered points, giving letters like A, V, W, and Y a precise, engineered feel. Counters are open and generous (notably in e, c, a, and g), and verticals read steady and even; the overall rhythm is orderly with a slightly varied visual width across characters. Details such as the single-storey a and g, the simple t with a short crossbar, and a rounded, readable numeral set reinforce a streamlined, modern construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a clean, contemporary voice is needed, including magazines, lookbooks, and cultural publications. It also fits brand systems and packaging that benefit from a refined sans with subtle stroke modulation, and it should hold up for UI and web typography thanks to its open apertures and clear letterforms.
The overall tone is modern and editorial—quietly refined rather than loud or geometric. The combination of soft curves and crisp joints feels professional and composed, with a hint of fashion or gallery sensibility.
The design appears intended to balance modern neutrality with a touch of sophistication through controlled contrast and sharpened joins. It aims for dependable readability in running text while still offering enough detail to feel premium in display applications.
At text sizes the open shapes and restrained contrast support clarity, while at larger sizes the tapered joins and round/straight interplay become the main character. The capitals feel stately and spacious, and the lowercase maintains an even, unobtrusive texture in paragraph settings.