Sans Contrasted Boma 10 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, editorial impact, luxury branding, display contrast, modern elegance, hairline, flared, crisp, sculptural, calligraphic.
A sharply contrasted, display-oriented sans with extreme thick-to-hairline modulation and clean, serifless endings that often taper into needle-like terminals. Proportions run on the condensed side with tall capitals, tight apertures, and a crisp vertical emphasis; curves are smooth and controlled, with rounded bowls that pinch into thin joins. Several letters show subtle flaring and wedge-like feet rather than true serifs, giving strokes a carved, high-fashion silhouette. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy stems with razor-thin cross-strokes and open counters.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and short editorial lines where the high contrast and narrow proportions can deliver maximum impact. It also fits luxury branding, beauty and fashion packaging, and poster work where crisp, sculptural letterforms are a feature rather than a constraint.
The overall tone is elegant and theatrical, balancing minimal, modern structure with couture-level contrast. It reads as premium and stylish, with a slightly dramatic rhythm that feels at home in glossy editorial contexts.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, minimalist sans structure with overt display contrast—prioritizing elegance, sparkle, and a couture sensibility for prominent typographic moments.
At larger sizes the hairlines and tapered terminals create a striking sparkle, while in smaller settings those same details may become visually delicate. Spacing and rhythm feel intentionally tight, reinforcing a compact, high-impact texture in headlines and short lines.