Sans Contrasted Tyli 4 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, elegant, dramatic, refined, luxury, impact, modern elegance, display, high contrast, sharp terminals, hairline strokes, crisp, calligraphic.
This typeface is built around extreme stroke contrast, pairing hairline connections with dense, weighty verticals. Curves are drawn with smooth, rounded bowls that taper quickly into thin joins, while many diagonals and cross strokes resolve into needle-like, blade ends. Proportions feel compact in the lowercase with a relatively low x-height and tall ascenders, and the overall rhythm alternates between thick, dark stems and airy counters. Details stay crisp and controlled, giving the letters a polished, intentional finish in both text and display settings.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, and brand marks where its contrast and crisp terminals can be appreciated. It also works well for posters, packaging, and short editorial pull quotes, especially when paired with a calmer companion for longer passages.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, with a fashion-forward sharpness that reads as modern and composed rather than nostalgic. Its dramatic contrast creates a sense of sophistication and ceremony, while the clean construction keeps it feeling contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-end, contrast-led voice with clean, contemporary structure—prioritizing drama, elegance, and visual impact in display and editorial contexts.
At larger sizes the hairlines and fine joints become a defining feature, creating bright internal highlights and a lively sparkle along word shapes. Numerals and capitals carry the same contrast-driven logic, producing strong dark anchors and delicate connecting strokes that emphasize verticality and cadence.