Sans Contrasted Afri 12 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A crisp, contrasty sans with hairline joins and sharp, tapered terminals. Stems alternate between very thin and more substantial strokes, producing a sleek, engraved rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Curves are smooth and broadly drawn, with generous counters in O/C/G and a clean, open construction in forms like e and a. The overall fit feels measured rather than tight, helping the delicate hairlines stay distinct at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where its fine hairlines and stroke modulation can be appreciated: magazine mastheads, fashion or lifestyle branding, premium packaging, and elegant poster titles. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads when set with comfortable spacing and sufficient size.
The tone is polished and contemporary, with a couture/editorial sensibility. Its pronounced contrast and fine detailing convey sophistication and restraint, reading as premium and design-forward rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to merge modern sans simplicity with fashion-style stroke contrast, offering a clean silhouette that still feels distinctive and luxurious in large-scale use.
Several letters show subtly calligraphic stress—noticeable in S, C, and G—while maintaining a minimalist, sans-like silhouette. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with streamlined shapes and thin cross-strokes that reinforce a refined, high-end feel.