Sans Contrasted Dura 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, fashion, dramatic, modernist, standout display, premium tone, editorial voice, signature details, modern elegance, high-waisted, chiseled, calligraphic, crisp, sculptural.
A sharply contrasted display face with hairline joins and emphatic, tapered main strokes. Letterforms show a mix of geometric clarity and calligraphic modulation: curves are smooth and round, while terminals frequently resolve into wedge-like points or fine spikes. Counters are generally open and clean, with a slightly high-waisted feel in rounded characters, and a tight, energetic rhythm created by thin cross-strokes and narrow joins. The overall construction stays upright and controlled, with crisp edges and a distinctly sculpted silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to large-scale settings where contrast and fine details can be appreciated: magazine headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, luxury branding, posters, and premium packaging. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when given enough size and spacing to preserve the hairlines.
The font projects an editorial, high-fashion tone—confident, dramatic, and polished. Its razor-thin details and sculpted contrasts feel premium and contemporary, with a touch of theatricality that reads well in aspirational branding contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast voice that stands apart from utilitarian text faces—prioritizing visual drama, elegance, and recognizable silhouettes for display typography.
Several glyphs emphasize signature hairline diagonals and needle-like terminals (notably in forms like V/W/X and some lowercase joins), which heighten elegance but can make small sizes feel delicate. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, pairing bold bowls with fine entry/exit strokes for a cohesive, display-oriented texture.