Sans Contrasted Obnu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, editorial, branding, posters, refined, contemporary, confident, literary, modern elegance, editorial clarity, premium voice, display impact, crisp, sculpted, brisk, airy, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a clean, modern skeleton with pronounced stroke modulation: strong verticals and noticeably finer connecting strokes. Curves are smooth and open, with tapered terminals and sharp apexes that keep the forms crisp at display sizes. Proportions are balanced and slightly variable across characters, creating a lively rhythm, while counters remain generously shaped for clarity. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy stems with delicate hairlines for an elegant, editorial feel.
It suits magazine headlines, editorial layouts, and brand typography where a refined, high-contrast texture can carry tone and hierarchy. It also performs well in posters and marketing materials that benefit from crisp, elegant letterforms and a slightly dramatic stroke rhythm.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, reading as contemporary yet rooted in classic letterform discipline. Its contrast and tapered endings add a sense of sophistication and intention, giving text a poised, premium voice rather than a utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, clean reading voice with an elevated, editorial edge. By pairing open shapes with strong contrast and tapered terminals, it aims to deliver sophistication and distinctiveness without becoming ornamental.
In the text sample, the fine strokes and tapered terminals contribute to a bright texture and clear word shapes, with punctuation and curves staying sharp and controlled. The design’s contrast makes it feel most at home when given enough size or printing/display conditions that preserve the thin strokes.