Sans Contrasted Oklat 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, expressive, retro, dynamic, quirky, expressive italic, editorial voice, classic revival, display emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, flared, wedge terminals, angled stress.
An italic, high-energy text face with moderately contrasted strokes and distinctly calligraphic construction. Letterforms show flared, wedge-like terminals and subtle bracketed joins that give strokes a carved, pen-driven feel rather than a rigid geometric build. Curves are full and slightly irregular in rhythm, with angled stress evident in rounded characters and numerals. Proportions lean narrow in some glyphs while others open up, creating a mildly variable texture across the line; counters stay clear and the x-height reads balanced against tall ascenders and descenders.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium editorial settings where an italic voice needs to carry character. It can work well for packaging, posters, and book-cover typography that wants a classic-but-unconventional tone, and it can add emphasis within longer text when used sparingly.
The overall tone is lively and a bit theatrical, combining a classic editorial italic flavor with a playful, slightly eccentric edge. It feels more expressive than neutral, suited to text that benefits from motion and personality without becoming decorative script.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic companion with strong personality—merging a traditional, pen-influenced stroke logic with sturdier, display-friendly shapes. Its flared terminals and variable rhythm suggest a focus on expressive readability and a distinctive texture in use.
Capitals have strong presence with tapered entry/exit strokes, and the lowercase shows pronounced italic movement with distinctive hooks and angled terminals. Numerals follow the same chiseled, calligraphic logic, helping mixed text retain a consistent voice.