Sans Contrasted Objo 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, longform, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, text workhorse, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, humanist, calligraphic, open counters, crisp terminals.
A text-oriented serif with bracketed serifs and clearly modulated strokes, showing a steady, readable rhythm across both cases. The capitals are restrained and stately, with gently flared joins and smooth curves in bowls and rounds. Lowercase forms keep open apertures and sturdy stems; details like the angled cross-stroke on the "e" and the crisp, slightly calligraphic terminals add texture without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same logic, with oldstyle-like curvature and pronounced diagonals that keep them lively in running text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a stable rhythm and comfortable texture matter. It can also serve for headings and pull quotes when a classic, authoritative serif voice is desired without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone feels traditional and composed, with a bookish warmth that reads as trustworthy and cultivated. Its moderate stroke modulation and classic proportions give it an editorial, literary voice rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The design intent appears focused on versatile, everyday text typography: a familiar serif structure with enough stroke modulation and shaping to feel refined, while maintaining clarity and consistency across paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
Spacing appears even and text color is consistent in paragraph setting, producing a calm gray with enough internal detail to avoid looking sterile. The design balances crispness (sharp joins and terminals) with softness (bracketed serifs and rounded transitions), which helps it remain comfortable at reading sizes while still feeling polished.