Sans Contrasted Obgi 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, fashion, posters, magazine, editorial, elegant, dramatic, modern, display impact, luxury branding, space saving, editorial tone, condensed, refined, crisp, hairline, vertical.
A tightly condensed, high-contrast design with strong vertical stress and crisp, sharply tapered terminals. Strokes shift from substantial stems to very fine hairlines, giving letters a sleek, cut-from-metal look. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are compact, and apertures tend toward narrow openings, reinforcing the tall, streamlined rhythm. Numerals follow the same contrast and condensed proportions, with delicate joins and thin, precise detailing.
Best suited to display sizes where its hairline details and contrast can be appreciated—headlines, magazine titling, posters, and brand marks that benefit from an elegant, condensed voice. It can also work for short pull quotes and section headers, but long passages at small sizes may lose the finest strokes.
The overall tone is poised and dramatic, projecting a polished, editorial sophistication. Its tension between heavy stems and hairline strokes creates a sense of luxury and formality, while the condensed silhouette keeps it modern and fashion-forward.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, high-fashion display voice: condensed proportions for impact and economy of space, combined with dramatic contrast to create a premium, editorial presence.
The extreme contrast and thin connecting strokes read as intentionally delicate, emphasizing sparkle and refinement over ruggedness. In text, the narrow set builds a strong vertical texture and a pronounced light–dark cadence, especially in combinations of round forms and straight stems.