Sans Contrasted Dufe 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, posters, luxury, fashion, dramatic, refined, elegance, drama, premium, high-contrast, calligraphic, hairline, tapered, sculpted.
A high-contrast display face built from crisp vertical stems and extremely thin hairlines, producing a sharp light–dark rhythm across words. Curves are smooth and sculpted, with pointed, wedge-like terminals and tapering joins that feel pen-informed rather than purely geometric. Uppercase forms read tall and stately with generous internal space, while the lowercase keeps a compact, readable structure with distinctly thinned entry/exit strokes and occasional ball-like details. Overall spacing and proportioning feel measured, giving the design a controlled, polished silhouette in both headline setting and longer samples.
Best suited to large-size applications where the dramatic contrast and hairline detailing can remain clear—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, and cultural posters. In longer passages it can work for short editorial decks or pull quotes when set with comfortable leading and ample size.
The tone is elegant and theatrical—clean enough to feel contemporary, but with a couture, editorial attitude driven by the extreme contrast and razor-thin connections. It suggests sophistication, exclusivity, and a slightly dramatic voice, suited to premium branding and statement typography.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a sophisticated, high-impact voice through extreme stroke modulation and clean, upright structure. It prioritizes elegance and visual drama, aiming for a premium, editorial look that elevates titles and brand messaging.
The design’s hairlines and fine joins create a delicate texture that becomes especially prominent in dense text, where the contrast produces a shimmering, high-end page color. Numerals and capitals carry the same sharp modulation, reinforcing a consistent, refined presence across mixed settings.