Sans Contrasted Lodoz 15 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, interfaces, signage, modern, clean, refined, airy, readability, modern refinement, versatility, subtle character, open apertures, humanist, tapered strokes, soft curves, crisp terminals.
This typeface is a clean sans with gently tapered strokes and subtle contrast that gives round forms a slightly calligraphic feel. Curves are smooth and open, with generous counters and clear apertures, while straight stems remain crisp and even. Terminals are mostly clean and unembellished, with occasional soft tapering on diagonals and joins that adds finesse without feeling decorative. Proportions are balanced and readable, with a calm rhythm in text and a slightly lively bounce from the varying stroke modulation.
It performs well for editorial typography—magazines, articles, and book jackets—where a clean sans with a touch of contrast can add personality while keeping long passages comfortable. It also suits branding and packaging that needs a modern, premium feel, and can work in UI and wayfinding contexts where open counters support quick recognition.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, with a refined, editorial polish. Its quiet contrast and open shapes feel contemporary and approachable rather than stark or clinical, making it suitable for designs that want sophistication without heaviness.
The design appears intended to bridge straightforward sans clarity with a measured dose of contrast for added character. It aims for a versatile text-and-display voice that stays neutral at small sizes but becomes subtly expressive when set larger.
Uppercase forms show a mix of geometric clarity and humanist softness, and the numerals follow the same understated modulation, staying legible at text sizes. The italic is not shown; the samples suggest consistent spacing and a smooth texture in paragraphs, with distinctive character from the tapered joins and rounded bowls.