Sans Contrasted Wiri 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book jackets, headlines, pull quotes, elegant, dynamic, refined, modern classic, emphasis, elegance, editorial tone, expressive clarity, modernize classic, calligraphic, brisk, tapered, crisp, slanted.
A slanted, high-contrast design with sharply tapered terminals and a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and angled stress, with crisp joins and clean contours that read smoothly at text sizes. Uppercase forms feel compact and formal, while the lowercase is more fluid, with single-storey shapes (notably the “g”) and italic-style constructions that emphasize forward motion. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, mixing open curves and firm horizontals for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis—magazine features, cultural journalism, and book or report titling. It also works effectively for headlines and subheads that benefit from contrast and motion, as well as pull quotes and short display lines where its crisp tapering can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and energetic, pairing editorial sophistication with a sense of speed and confidence. It suggests a contemporary take on classic italic typography—expressive without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic-forward palette with strong thick–thin contrast and a streamlined, modern finish. Its goal is to provide a refined emphasis style that stays legible and structured while still feeling expressive and fast-moving.
The spacing and rhythm in the sample text appear even and text-ready, with clear differentiation between rounded and straight forms and a consistent diagonal emphasis across letters and figures. The design relies on taper and contrast rather than decorative flourishes to create personality.