Sans Contrasted Oklam 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beatrice Display' and 'Beatrice Headline' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, contemporary, refined, airy, modern elegance, display impact, refined voice, expressive clarity, humanist, calligraphic, diagonal stress, tapered, open counters.
A slanted, high-contrast sans with a distinctly calligraphic construction: stems taper into pointed terminals and curves swell smoothly into thin exits. Proportions are open and generously spaced, with rounded bowls and ample counters that keep the forms light on the page. The rhythm is driven by diagonal stress and fluid joins, visible in letters like a, e, g, and s, while capitals maintain a clean, simplified structure with minimal finishing. Numerals follow the same flowing contrast, with elegant curves and fine hairline details that read as drawn rather than purely geometric.
This style performs best in display and editorial contexts—magazine headlines, pull quotes, brand wordmarks, and premium packaging—where its contrast and flowing slant can be appreciated. It can also work for short UI or marketing lines when set with comfortable size and spacing to preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is polished and fashion-forward, blending modern simplicity with an expressive, handwritten energy. It feels poised and upscale without becoming ornamental, making it well suited to designs that want sophistication with movement.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans impression with the elegance of a broad-nib or brush-like stroke, prioritizing fluidity and refinement for high-impact typography rather than utilitarian neutrality.
Capitals appear slightly more restrained than the lowercase, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. The thin strokes can become visually delicate at small sizes, while larger sizes showcase the sweeping curves and tapered ends most effectively.