Sans Contrasted Uhnu 10 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, authoritative, dramatic, classic, impact, editorial tone, refined display, distinctive texture, bracketed, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, sculpted, calligraphic.
A heavy, display-minded text face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sculpted, tapering terminals that read as soft wedges rather than flat cuts. Curves are generously rounded and slightly bulbous, while joins and corners show crisp shaping that gives counters a carved, deliberate look. The lowercase is sturdy with compact apertures and a single-storey “a,” and the overall rhythm feels wide-set with strong horizontal presence. Numerals and capitals carry the same engraved contrast and weighty silhouettes, creating a cohesive, emphatic color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks where strong contrast and wide stance can do the work—magazine/editorial layouts, cover lines, packaging, and brand wordmarks. It can also serve for emphatic pull quotes or titling where a bold, sculpted texture is desirable.
The tone is confident and editorial, combining a modern, high-impact presence with hints of classical, engraved lettering. Its sharp modulation and flared endings add drama and sophistication, lending a sense of authority and formality without feeling delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and readability through a broad footprint and strong stroke modulation, while adding distinctive personality via tapered, wedge-like terminals. Overall it aims for a refined, editorial display feel that remains robust and highly legible at larger sizes.
At text sizes the dense strokes create a strong typographic color, while at larger sizes the tapered terminals and contrast become the defining character. The tight apertures and heavy curves can make interior space feel compact, which suits punchy setting more than airy minimalism.