Sans Contrasted Nokom 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, branding, invitations, refined, formal, classic, bookish, editorial voice, premium tone, classic revival, elegant display, literary text, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed, sharp, airy.
A highly refined contrasted design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. The forms are predominantly vertical and steady, with narrow joins and carefully controlled curves that create an elegant, somewhat formal rhythm. Uppercase characters read as stately and open, while the lowercase shows classic text-face mannerisms such as a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a distinctly calligraphic, curved descender on “g.” Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with delicate hairlines and clear, traditional silhouettes.
It’s well suited to magazine and book typography, display headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that want a classic, premium voice. It can also work nicely for invitations and formal announcements where its crisp contrast and tapered details can shine at moderate to large sizes.
The font conveys a polished, editorial tone—measured, articulate, and slightly luxurious. Its sharp details and strong contrast give it a cultured feel associated with literature, magazines, and institutional communication rather than casual UI or utilitarian labeling.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, literary reading experience with a contemporary crispness—balancing traditional proportions and calligraphic cues with clean, controlled drawing for polished editorial presentation.
In running text, the strong contrast and fine hairlines produce a bright page color and a distinctly ‘engraved’ elegance, especially at larger sizes. The italics are not shown; all samples appear consistently roman/upright.