Sans Contrasted Mabi 5 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, elegant, airy, stylized, modern, whimsical, expressive display, refined branding, modern elegance, distinctive voice, flared terminals, calligraphic, humanist, open counters, high-waisted caps.
A stylized, contrasty sans with slender stems and broad, sweeping curves that create an airy texture on the line. Terminals often flare into wedge-like strokes, giving many letters a subtly calligraphic finish without forming true serifs. Uppercase forms are narrow and poised with generous interior space, while lowercase shapes are more fluid and occasionally idiosyncratic, emphasizing curved joins and tapered endings. The figures echo the letterforms with thin horizontals, rounded bowls, and expressive diagonals, producing a cohesive, decorative rhythm in text.
Best suited to display work where its contrast and stylized terminals can be appreciated—headlines, short editorial titles, brand marks, packaging, and cultural or event posters. It can also work for brief pull quotes or deck copy when set with ample size and spacing to preserve its airy forms.
The overall tone is refined and slightly theatrical, balancing sophistication with a playful, distinctive personality. Its flared stroke endings and graceful curves suggest a fashion-forward, boutique sensibility rather than a utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to offer a contemporary sans voice with a more expressive, crafted finish—combining clean structures with flared, calligraphy-like terminals to stand out in branding and headline settings while maintaining a coherent text rhythm.
In continuous text the font reads as light and open, with noticeable emphasis on curved strokes and gentle modulation that can lend headings a crafted feel. Some characters lean into unique silhouettes (notably rounded joins and swooping terminals), which increases personality and can become a focal point at larger sizes.