Sans Contrasted Ahva 17 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: fashion, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, elegant, refined, contemporary, quiet luxury, luxury tone, display clarity, editorial polish, modern refinement, hairline, crisp, airy, calligraphic, delicate.
A delicate contrasted design with razor-thin hairlines and sharply defined thick strokes, creating a highly polished, high-fashion rhythm. Curves are smooth and round with clean terminals, while joins and diagonals stay crisp and precise. Proportions feel balanced and modern, with compact, controlled counters and a consistent vertical stress that reads clearly in both capitals and lowercase. Numerals echo the same refined contrast and light, airy texture.
Best suited to fashion and lifestyle editorial work, display headlines, and premium brand identities where contrast and delicacy are assets. It can also work on packaging and beauty branding where a light, refined texture and crisp letterforms help create a luxurious, modern feel.
The font conveys a poised, upscale tone—cool, curated, and distinctly editorial. Its thin strokes and controlled contrast project sophistication and restraint, lending a premium, gallery-like calm rather than a casual or utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-end display voice by pushing contrast and hairline finesse while keeping forms clean and controlled. It prioritizes elegance and visual sparkle, aiming for a polished editorial look that feels modern rather than ornate.
At text sizes the hairlines can become faint, so it visually rewards generous sizing, comfortable line spacing, and high-contrast printing or display contexts. The overall impression is smooth and precise, with a fashion-forward sharpness in diagonals and a clean, uncluttered finish across the set.