Sans Contrasted Dati 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, posters, branding, editorial, classic, refined, formal, literary, editorial elegance, classic authority, display impact, bracketed, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, vertical stress.
This typeface presents a crisp, high-contrast construction with strong verticals and tapered hairlines, producing a distinctly editorial texture. Proportions are fairly traditional with moderate caps and a normal x-height, while spacing feels measured and steady in continuous text. Curves show a subtle vertical stress, and the joins and terminals appear clean and controlled; many strokes end in small bracket-like transitions rather than blunt cuts. Lowercase forms are compact and legible, with a two-storey “g” and a classic, serif-like “a,” giving the design a bookish rhythm even at larger sizes.
It performs especially well in editorial contexts such as magazine headlines, book covers, pull quotes, and refined branding where contrast and elegance are desirable. It can also serve for short-to-medium reading text when the printing or rendering environment preserves the thin hairlines.
The overall tone is formal and cultivated, with a quiet authority that reads as classic and literary. Its contrast and poised shapes suggest refinement and tradition, lending a slightly dramatic, high-end editorial voice rather than a utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to capture a classic, print-oriented sophistication through pronounced contrast and carefully modulated curves. It aims for a polished, authoritative look that bridges display presence with readable text rhythm.
The numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing sturdy stems with delicate curves; several figures have elegant, slightly calligraphic gestures that stand out in display settings. In the sample text, the type maintains a consistent vertical rhythm and clear word shapes, with contrast becoming a notable stylistic feature at larger sizes.