Sans Contrasted Widi 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, packaging, branding, invitations, elegant, classic, refined, dramatic, expressive italic, elegant contrast, editorial tone, premium voice, calligraphic, sheared, tapered, flowing, sharp.
This typeface is an italic, high-contrast design with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered strokes that narrow to fine hairlines at terminals. Letterforms show smooth, calligraphic modulation with sharp joins and crisp, blade-like endings, creating a lively rhythm across words. Curves are open and round (notably in C, G, O, and lowercase bowls), while diagonals and verticals feel slightly sheared, giving the overall texture a brisk, forward motion. Numerals mirror the same contrast and sweep, with elegant curves and thin entry/exit strokes that keep figures light and agile in text.
This font is well suited to editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section openers where contrast and slant can add hierarchy and style. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and formal stationery that benefit from a refined italic voice. In longer text, it will be most effective at comfortable sizes where the hairlines remain clear and the rhythmic slant supports readability.
The font conveys a polished, literary tone—formal but energetic—combining fashion-magazine elegance with a hint of theatrical flair. Its strong slant and sparkling hairlines create a sense of speed and sophistication, making it feel expressive without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a sophisticated italic with strong calligraphic influence—balancing crisp, modern sharpness with classic, high-contrast elegance. Its construction emphasizes motion and refinement, aiming for a distinctive voice in display and editorial typography.
Across the sample text, the modulation is consistent, and the italic construction reads as intentionally drawn rather than mechanically obliqued. The overall color on the page is slightly varied due to the contrast and tapered joins, which adds sparkle at larger sizes while remaining cohesive in continuous text.