Sans Contrasted Opba 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, magazine, branding, posters, modern, editorial, crisp, elegant, formal, space saving, editorial tone, modern refinement, display clarity, monolinear feel, open apertures, rounded terminals, tight spacing, clean curves.
A condensed, high-contrast roman with clean, largely serifless letterforms and a contemporary, editorial rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with heavier verticals and finer horizontals and joins, producing a sharp, refined texture in text. Counters are relatively open and the shapes are streamlined, with rounded curves in bowls and a generally vertical stress. The lowercase reads with a tall x-height and compact widths, while capitals feel tall and restrained, keeping a tidy, structured silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and brand lockups where its condensed width and contrast can add sophistication and intensity. It also works well for poster typography and editorial layouts that benefit from a clean, high-fashion texture.
The overall tone is polished and contemporary, balancing minimalism with a slightly luxe, fashion-forward crispness from the contrast. It feels confident and professional rather than playful, with a composed, typographic “magazine” presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, space-efficient sans voice with elevated contrast—providing a refined, editorial look while remaining crisp and readable at display sizes.
The high contrast and condensed proportions create a strong vertical emphasis, helping words stack neatly and maintain a clear, rhythmic pattern. Numerals appear similarly contrasty and clean, matching the text tone rather than calling attention with novelty shapes.