Sans Contrasted Abha 17 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, elegant, modern, refined, display impact, luxury tone, editorial clarity, modern refinement, hairline, high-waisted, sculptural, crisp, minimal.
This typeface uses extremely high stroke contrast with razor-thin hairlines and crisp, weighty verticals, producing a poised, glossy rhythm on the page. Letterforms are largely geometric and open, with round counters (O, Q) and broad proportions that feel spacious without becoming loose. Joins and terminals are sharply resolved, often with tapered, calligraphic-like endings; the diagonal strokes in letters like K, X, Y, and the tail of Q are drawn as fine slashes that add a precise, cutting accent. Curves are smooth and controlled, while straight stems remain firm and vertical, giving the design a clean, contemporary structure.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, posters, and upscale packaging where its sharp contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers, especially when given generous spacing and printed or rendered at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is luxurious and editorial, balancing restraint with dramatic contrast. It conveys a polished, high-end sensibility—confident and stylish rather than playful—well suited to environments where sophistication and clarity are key.
The design intent appears to be a contemporary, high-contrast sans that borrows the drama and refinement of fashion editorial typography while keeping forms streamlined and minimally ornamented. Its wide, sculpted shapes and needle-like hairlines prioritize visual impact and elegance in prominent settings.
At larger sizes the hairlines read as deliberate and chic, while the heavy verticals create a strong silhouette for headlines. The numerals follow the same contrast logic, with thin connecting strokes and prominent thick stems, reinforcing the display-forward character.