Sans Contrasted Dato 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, magazines, refined, formal, modern, poised, display impact, editorial polish, premium tone, modern refinement, crisp, sculpted, sharp, clean, elegant.
A high-contrast design with crisp, tapered strokes and clearly modeled thick–thin transitions. The letterforms are upright and neatly proportioned, with sharp terminals and frequent wedge-like finishing rather than blunt cuts. Curves are smooth and controlled, while straight strokes stay rigid and vertical, producing a clean rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast, with open counters and decisive, pointed joins that keep the overall texture bright and orderly.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other display-driven editorial settings where the contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for premium branding and packaging that benefits from a clean, refined voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a refined, editorial tone—polished and contemporary with a hint of classic inscriptional sharpness. Its contrast and pointed terminals create a sense of sophistication and seriousness, leaning more toward premium presentation than casual utility.
The design appears intended to blend modern clarity with a more sculpted, high-contrast flavor, delivering a confident, polished look for contemporary publishing and brand-led typography. Its consistent modeling and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on elegance and impact rather than neutrality.
In the sample text, the strong contrast creates a lively sparkle at larger sizes, while the fine hairlines and sharp terminals emphasize precision. Round letters like O and Q read as generously open, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) appear especially angular and assertive, reinforcing the font’s crisp character.