Sans Contrasted Obsi 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, pull quotes, refined, literary, classic, elegant, elegant display, editorial tone, classic revival, distinct texture, bracketed, wedge terminals, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
This typeface shows a crisp, contrasted construction with tapered joins and wedge-like terminals that give strokes a cut, chiseled finish. Curves are smoothly drawn and relatively open, while verticals read steady and straight, producing a composed rhythm in text. The lowercase features a single-storey “g” with a pronounced ear and a compact bowl, and the overall shaping mixes sharp points with softly swelling curves. Numerals are similarly contrasty and sculpted, with distinctive, slightly calligraphic turns on figures like 2, 3, 5, and 9.
It is well-suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book-cover typography where contrast and distinctive terminals can add sophistication. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, upscale voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the sharp details remain clear.
The overall tone is refined and literary, balancing elegance with a slightly dramatic, high-contrast sparkle. Its sharp terminals and sculpted curves suggest a classic, editorial sensibility that feels poised rather than informal.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, catalog-ready text and display voice with pronounced stroke modulation and sculpted terminals, combining legibility with a polished, attention-getting texture.
Capitals feel stately with generous internal whitespace, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are drawn with crisp, narrow joins that emphasize a faceted look. The italic-like energy comes from stroke modulation and tapered ends rather than any visible slant, helping it stay formal while still feeling lively.