Sans Contrasted Nokiv 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, elegant, modern, refined, quiet, refinement, modernization, editorial clarity, display elegance, crisp, monoline-leaning, open counters, tall caps, clean terminals.
A clean, contrasted sans with tall capitals, generous vertical proportions, and noticeably thin hairlines paired with firmer stems. Curves are smooth and restrained, with open, airy counters and a calm, even rhythm in text. Terminals are mostly plain and uncluttered, while joins and transitions stay crisp, giving the face a precise, contemporary finish. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and feel balanced against the uppercase, with simple, readable forms.
Well-suited to headlines, magazine layouts, and brand systems that want a crisp, refined voice. It can also work for posters, pull quotes, and packaging where a clean modern impression is desired and the delicate strokes can be given adequate size and contrast.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, combining modern restraint with a slightly luxurious, fashion-forward sense of refinement. Its thin strokes and measured shapes read as quiet and confident rather than loud or playful, suggesting clarity and tastefulness.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary, minimalist sans with a distinctly refined texture created through contrast and tall proportions. It aims to balance clarity with sophistication, offering a sleek typographic voice for editorial and brand-forward applications.
In the sample text, the light hairlines create a delicate texture that benefits from comfortable sizes and spacing, where the contrast and open counters remain clear. The uppercase presence is strong and stately, while the lowercase keeps a reserved, streamlined character that supports longer reading in display-oriented settings.