Sans Contrasted Boli 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, dramatic, refined, modernist, impact, luxury tone, modern elegance, display focus, refinement, crisp, sleek, sculpted, calligraphic, angular.
This typeface pairs slender proportions with pronounced stroke modulation, producing crisp hairlines against weightier stems. The silhouettes are generally clean and upright, while many letters show tapered terminals and sharp, chiseled joins that give strokes a cut, faceted feel rather than fully rounded endings. Curves in letters like C, O, and S are smooth but tightly drawn, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) read edgy and intentional, reinforcing a slightly kinetic rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a compact, even x-height impression with simple structures, while select characters (such as the single-storey a) emphasize clarity over ornament, and figures follow the same contrast-driven logic with elegant, narrow counters.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style typography, and brand marks where contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It also fits posters, packaging, and campaign graphics that benefit from a refined, high-impact typographic voice, especially when set with generous spacing and strong hierarchy.
The overall tone is polished and assertive, with a dramatic, editorial presence that feels at home in contemporary luxury and culture contexts. The high contrast and razor-like terminals create a sense of sophistication and tension—refined, yet attention-seeking—suited to brands that want a sleek, elevated voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, upscale look by combining tight proportions with dramatic modulation and precision-cut terminals. It prioritizes striking texture and silhouette in display settings, projecting sophistication and modern elegance rather than neutrality.
At display sizes the fine hairlines and pointed terminals become a defining feature, giving text a sparkling, high-end texture. The rhythm across the alphabet feels curated and fashion-forward, with a slightly calligraphic stress that adds movement without becoming overtly decorative.