Sans Contrasted Davo 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazine, branding, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, high-end, luxury tone, editorial display, elegant hierarchy, classic revival, hairline, didone-like, vertical stress, sharp, crisp.
This typeface uses a high-contrast construction with razor-thin hairlines and strong, dark main strokes that create a crisp, rhythmic texture. Forms lean toward classical proportions with relatively narrow joins and clean, disciplined curves, while terminals often resolve into fine, tapered ends. The uppercase has a stately presence and pronounced stroke modulation, and the lowercase mixes delicate entry/exit strokes with sturdy vertical stems, producing a distinctly calligraphic-influenced, print-oriented color. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender diagonals and sharply defined curves that read as refined rather than utilitarian.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine display typography, fashion and beauty branding, and high-impact poster work where contrast and refinement are desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling in print and high-resolution digital contexts, especially when set with comfortable spacing to preserve its fine details.
The overall tone feels sophisticated and polished, with a distinctly editorial and luxury-facing voice. Its dramatic contrast and fine detailing convey formality, style consciousness, and a sense of tradition updated with modern crispness.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast display voice that channels classic editorial elegance. It emphasizes dramatic modulation, sharp finishing, and upscale presence for strong typographic hierarchy and brand-forward styling.
At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp joins become a key feature, giving the face a jewel-like finish. The sample text shows strong word-shape and clear hierarchy, with especially striking capitals and ample visual sparkle from the thin strokes.