Sans Contrasted Ofnek 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, branding, headlines, packaging, posters, modern, clean, editorial, neutral, confident, refined sans, clarity, editorial voice, brand polish, readable contrast, open counters, crisp terminals, flared strokes, calligraphic influence, humanist.
A contrasted sans with clean, upright construction and noticeably modulated strokes. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous sidebearings and open apertures that keep counters clear at text sizes. Terminals are crisp and mostly straight, with subtle flaring where strokes thicken, giving the design a lightly calligraphic, humanist rhythm rather than a purely geometric feel. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the overall spacing reads airy and even across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited to editorial layouts, headlines, and brand systems that want a clean sans foundation with added sophistication from stroke modulation. The wide proportions and open counters help it hold up in larger display settings and in short-to-medium passages where a smooth, polished texture is desirable.
The tone is contemporary and editorial, combining clarity with a refined, slightly dressy finish from the contrast. It feels confident and composed—more magazine and brand-forward than utilitarian—while staying neutral enough to support longer reading.
The design appears intended to bridge modern sans simplicity with a touch of classical contrast, delivering an elegant, readable voice that can move between display typography and text-forward applications without feeling cold or mechanical.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, while the lowercase shows the contrast most clearly, creating a lively texture in paragraphs. Numerals are clear and well differentiated, with round figures appearing broad and evenly balanced against straight-sided forms.