Sans Contrasted Ompi 14 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, branding, editorial, retro, theatrical, quirky, expressive, distinctive voice, display impact, stylized modernity, editorial flavor, flared, tapered, wedge-cut, calligraphic, compact.
This typeface presents a compact, vertically oriented sans structure with pronounced stroke modulation and frequent tapered terminals. Many strokes end in subtle flares or wedge-like cuts, giving the outlines a carved, pen-influenced feel while remaining largely unbracketed and clean in silhouette. Curves are round but slightly tightened, and counters tend toward the small side, contributing to a dense, emphatic texture in text. The lowercase shows a notably small x-height with relatively prominent ascenders and descenders, and the overall rhythm alternates between sturdy stems and finer connecting strokes for a lively, varied color.
It is well suited for headlines, poster typography, book or album covers, and branding where a distinctive voice is needed. The dense texture and tapered details also work well for magazine titles and pull quotes, especially at sizes where the contrast and terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels editorial and slightly vintage, with an expressive, theatrical edge. Its tapered endings and energetic contrast add a touch of personality that reads as confident, stylish, and a bit quirky rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to blend a clean sans framework with calligraphic modulation, producing a compact display face that feels modern yet referential. Its tapered terminals and tight proportions suggest a focus on creating dramatic, attention-getting shapes and an unmistakable typographic color.
In the sample text, the strong modulation and compact internal spaces create a dark, assertive paragraph color that suits display and short-form reading more than long continuous body copy. Numerals and capitals appear designed to stand out with sharp, decisive terminals and a stately vertical stance.