Sans Contrasted Myby 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, fashion, branding, elegant, refined, modernist, elevated tone, italic emphasis, editorial clarity, modern refinement, slanted, crisp, airy, calligraphic, sculpted.
This typeface presents a sharply slanted italic construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and smooth, tapered terminals. Letterforms are open and generously spaced, with tall ascenders and descenders that create a vertical, airy texture in paragraphs. Curves are clean and controlled, counters stay clear at text sizes, and diagonals (notably in K, V, W, X, Y) are drawn with crisp, knife-like strokes. The figures follow the same elegant stress and contrast, with lining numerals that feel poised and formal.
It performs especially well for editorial settings such as magazine headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and luxe brand communications where an italic voice is intended as the primary style. The clean, open shapes also suit display use in packaging and identity work that needs a refined, high-end tone.
The overall tone is polished and cultivated, projecting a fashion-forward, editorial sensibility rather than a utilitarian voice. Its sharp slant and refined contrast give it a sense of motion and sophistication, while the restrained detailing keeps it contemporary and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic-led, high-contrast look with a modern, streamlined silhouette—capturing the sophistication of fashion/editorial typography while keeping forms clean and readable in running text.
The rhythm in text is driven by narrow entry/exit strokes and strong main stems, producing a bright typographic color with distinct emphasis on diagonals. Rounded forms like C, G, O, and S maintain smooth continuity, while straight-sided letters and numerals add a precise, architectural edge.