Sans Contrasted Tyme 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, elegant, classic, formal, refined, premium tone, editorial clarity, classic branding, display elegance, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed, sharp.
A crisp, high-contrast roman with delicate hairlines, fuller vertical stems, and sharply cut terminals. The letterforms show a controlled, slightly calligraphic stress and a measured rhythm, with moderate proportions and clear differentiation between thick and thin strokes. Serifs are present and finely bracketed, giving the shapes a polished, print-oriented finish; curves are smooth and open, while joins stay tight and clean.
This font is well suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other editorial applications where contrast can create a strong typographic voice. It also fits branding and packaging that aims for a classic, upscale impression, and can work for book and magazine typography when used at sizes that preserve its fine hairlines.
The overall tone feels editorial and established, with a refined, bookish elegance that reads as traditional rather than experimental. Its contrast and sharp detailing lend a sense of sophistication and authority, suited to premium or heritage-flavored typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, high-contrast reading and display experience with a premium finish—balancing sharp, precise detailing with familiar roman proportions for dependable, professional typography.
Caps appear stately with generous interior spaces, while lowercase maintains sturdy stems and distinct, compact details (notably in letters with bowls and tails), helping the design stay composed at display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic and look suited to settings where typographic texture and hierarchy matter.