Sans Contrasted Typi 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine, posters, classic, confident, refined, authoritative, display impact, editorial clarity, classic revival, wedge terminals, bracketed forms, tapered strokes, calligraphic stress, open counters.
This typeface presents sturdy, sculpted letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a largely vertical, upright stance. Strokes often taper into wedge-like terminals, and curves show a calligraphic stress that gives bowls and rounds a carved, slightly inked-in feel. The lowercase has compact, readable proportions with clear differentiation between similar shapes; apertures stay fairly open while joins and shoulders remain crisp. Overall color on the page is dark and emphatic, with lively rhythm created by tapered diagonals and subtly flared ends.
It performs best in headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium editorial settings where its contrast and tapered terminals can be appreciated. It also suits book and magazine covers, poster titling, and branding that aims for a classic yet punchy voice.
The tone is assertive and editorial, combining a traditional, literary feel with a slightly dramatic sharpness. It reads as polished and serious rather than casual, lending text a sense of authority and craft.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-impact reading and display face that echoes traditional calligraphic construction while maintaining a clean, modern finish. Its contrast and wedge terminals suggest a focus on strong typographic presence and refined detail in larger sizes.
Uppercase forms are broad and stately, while the lowercase introduces more movement through tapered stems and energetic diagonals (notably in v/w/x/y). Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast and feel display-ready, with distinct silhouettes that stay legible at larger sizes.