Sans Contrasted Dala 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, modern, luxury tone, editorial impact, modern display, visual contrast, sharp, crisp, sleek, tall, calligraphic.
A tall, slender contrasted sans with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Curves are drawn with a smooth, slightly calligraphic stress, while straight strokes stay clean and vertical, creating a polished, high-clarity rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the apertures lean toward closed, giving the design a compact, controlled texture. Numerals and capitals maintain the same elegant contrast, with delicate hairlines and heavier vertical stems that emphasize verticality.
This face is well suited to headlines, magazine layouts, and brand wordmarks where elegance and vertical emphasis are desirable. It can work effectively on posters and premium packaging, particularly when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing to preserve the fine hairline detail.
The font projects an editorial, fashion-forward tone—sleek and confident with a hint of luxury. Its sharp contrast and narrow proportions add drama and sophistication, making text feel curated and intentional rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a contrasted sans: narrow, vertically oriented, and visually striking. Its balance of crisp structure and calligraphic modulation suggests a focus on display typography that feels refined and contemporary.
In the sample text, the strong contrast produces a lively light–dark pattern, especially in rounded letters and in combinations with repeated verticals. The narrow set and tight internal spaces can create a dense color in longer lines, while large sizes highlight the refined hairline detailing and sculpted curves.