Sans Contrasted Dati 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, magazine covers, posters, refined, dramatic, modern classic, authoritative, display clarity, editorial voice, premium branding, dramatic contrast, crisp, sculptural, calligraphic contrast, sharp terminals, bracketed joins.
This typeface presents a crisp, contrasted construction with slender hairlines and weighty verticals that create a distinctly sculpted rhythm. Letterforms are predominantly upright with clear, open counters and a controlled, slightly condensed feel in many capitals, while round forms (O, Q, C) show smooth curvature and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Terminals tend toward sharp, tapered endings and small wedge-like details, and joins in characters such as R, K, and the lowercase a show a firm, chiseled articulation rather than soft rounding. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegant curves and fine hairline connections that read cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and editorial layouts where its high contrast and crisp terminals can be appreciated. It can also support refined branding applications—such as luxury goods, cultural institutions, and event identities—especially when used at medium-to-large sizes. For longer text, it appears most appropriate in spacious, well-set contexts rather than dense, small-size typography.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining a contemporary cleanness with a hint of classical, high-contrast drama. It feels confident and premium, with an emphasis on elegance and formality rather than casual utility. The contrast and sharp finishing details lend it a slightly theatrical presence that suits statement typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, contemporary voice with heightened contrast for visual impact, balancing readability with a deliberate display character. Its detailing suggests an aim toward premium, publication-oriented typography where elegance and hierarchy are prioritized.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent contrast model, and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text support a steady reading flow despite the pronounced stroke modulation. The font’s sharp terminals and delicate hairlines suggest it will look most confident when given enough size and printing/screen conditions that preserve fine detail.