Sans Contrasted Asgov 5 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, invitations, elegant, editorial, refined, fashion, formal, premium tone, editorial clarity, modern refinement, display impact, crisp, sleek, airy, calligraphic, delicate.
This typeface shows a slender, vertically oriented build with pronounced thick–thin modulation across strokes. Curves are smooth and controlled, while terminals tend toward clean, tapered finishes that keep the silhouettes sharp rather than blunt. The overall rhythm is open and spacious, with tall ascenders and a restrained x-height that lends a lithe, elongated texture in text. Numerals and capitals maintain the same polished contrast and consistent vertical stress, producing a clean, composed page color.
It performs best in display settings such as magazine headlines, cover lines, branding wordmarks, and poster typography where the contrast can read clearly. It can also suit formal collateral like invitations and high-end packaging, especially when given generous size and spacing.
The font reads as poised and sophisticated, with a quiet luxury typical of editorial and fashion-oriented typography. Its crisp contrast and tapered details add a sense of ceremony and refinement, giving headlines a composed, premium tone while keeping body text feeling airy and ordered.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, minimal interpretation of a refined contrasted style—prioritizing elegance, clarity, and a premium editorial voice. Its narrow, vertical posture and delicate detailing suggest an emphasis on sophisticated display use while remaining organized enough for short-to-medium text.
In the samples, the thin strokes become notably delicate at smaller sizes and on fine joins, so it benefits from comfortable sizing and good rendering conditions. The letterforms keep a measured, contemporary restraint—decorative enough to feel distinctive, but controlled enough to remain usable across longer lines.