Sans Contrasted Nogud 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, refined, formal, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic appeal, modern restraint, humanist, calligraphic, open counters, bracketed joins, oldstyle figures.
A restrained, text-oriented face with subtly flared stroke endings and gentle modulation that gives it a calligraphic rhythm without becoming decorative. Forms are relatively compact, with open counters and softly rounded curves that stay clean at the terminals. Uppercase shapes feel stately and slightly classical, while the lowercase shows a readable, bookish build with a two-storey “a,” a simple single-storey “g,” and a lightly curved “t” crossbar. Numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and a flowing, text-friendly presence.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where an even, refined texture is important. It can also support upscale branding, packaging, and headings that benefit from a quietly classical voice without overt ornament.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, suggesting seriousness and polish rather than playfulness. Its modest contrast and softened terminals add warmth and tradition, evoking literary or institutional typography while remaining approachable for contemporary layouts.
The design appears intended to bridge modern clarity with a subtle classical underpinning, prioritizing readability and a composed page texture. Its restrained modulation and softened terminals aim to add typographic character while keeping the overall impression professional and versatile.
Curves and diagonals maintain consistent tension, producing an even texture in paragraphs. Round letters (like O/Q and e/c) stay open and smooth, and the Q’s tail reads clearly without becoming overly stylized. The sample text shows steady spacing and a calm line color suited to continuous reading.