Sans Contrasted Lokuh 17 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, branding, packaging, refined, literary, calm, contemporary, elegant, readability, refinement, editorial tone, modern classic, open apertures, flared terminals, calligraphic, airy, delicate.
This typeface presents as a lightly built, upright design with gently modulated strokes and a crisp, clean silhouette. Curves are smooth and controlled, with subtle swelling on verticals and tapered joins that give many letters a softly calligraphic feel. Terminals frequently end in small flares or angled cuts rather than blunt stops, and counters stay open and generous, supporting clarity at text sizes. Proportions feel compact with relatively slim capitals and tidy lowercase, while letterforms like the double‑storey “a” and the classic “g” keep the overall rhythm traditional and readable.
It performs well in editorial typography where a clean, cultivated texture is needed, such as magazines, essays, and book interiors. The subtle stroke modulation and flared endings also make it suitable for brand identities, cultural institutions, and packaging that benefits from an elegant but straightforward voice.
The overall tone is poised and understated—more bookish than techy, with a quiet elegance that suits editorial settings. Its restrained contrast and refined finishing details add a sense of care and sophistication without becoming decorative or nostalgic.
The design appears intended to bridge modern cleanliness with a hint of calligraphic refinement, producing an inviting reading texture while keeping shapes simple and contemporary. Its details suggest a focus on comfortable text composition with added character at larger sizes.
Capitals show a slightly softened, humanist construction, especially in rounded forms like C, G, and O, which keeps the texture from feeling rigid. Numerals follow the same light, tapered logic, remaining clear and consistent with the text color.