Sans Contrasted Udte 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Radiant' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
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A compact, heavy text face with clear stroke modulation and tight internal spaces that creates a strong, ink-rich texture. The letterforms are largely constructed from straight stems and broad curves, with visible contrast between thicker verticals and thinner connecting strokes. Counters are small but well-shaped, and terminals read as clean, squared-off finishes rather than decorative endings. Overall proportions feel slightly condensed in the capitals, with sturdy vertical rhythm and consistent baseline/shoulder alignment across the set.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can work well in editorial layouts, branding systems, and packaging where a confident, modern voice is needed, and where the strong contrast can be appreciated at display sizes.
The tone is assertive and editorial, combining a contemporary cleanliness with a slightly traditional, print-like gravity. It communicates clarity and authority, making text feel deliberate and emphatic rather than casual. The strong contrast adds a refined, composed edge while still keeping an unmistakably bold presence on the page.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, modern sans presence while borrowing some of the refinement and rhythm associated with contrast-driven text forms. It emphasizes compact solidity, clean construction, and a pronounced typographic color for attention-grabbing display and editorial use.
At larger sizes the contrast and compact counters become a defining feature, producing a dense, high-ink color that can feel punchy in headlines. The numerals follow the same sturdy, structured logic as the letters, supporting consistent typographic color in mixed alphanumeric settings.