Sans Contrasted Abba 17 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, modern, fashion, premium feel, editorial tone, display clarity, modern elegance, crisp, airy, sharply tapered, calligraphic contrast, open counters.
A crisp, high-contrast face with slender hairlines and fuller main strokes, producing a clean, sculpted rhythm. Terminals are sharply tapered and often wedge-like, with minimal ornament and a generally smooth, controlled curve language. Proportions feel balanced and slightly airy, with open apertures and counters that keep letterforms clear at display sizes. Numerals and capitals show a poised, formal structure, while the lowercase maintains a neat, readable flow without appearing condensed.
Best suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display settings where its contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It can also support high-end branding systems and packaging where a refined, modern voice is needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is polished and sophisticated, mixing contemporary restraint with a subtle calligraphic edge. It reads as premium and editorial, suited to designs that want clarity and luxury rather than warmth or playfulness.
Likely designed to deliver an elegant, contemporary typographic voice built around pronounced contrast and crisp, tapered finishing. The intent appears to balance clarity with a premium, editorial sensibility for standout titles and brand statements.
The strong thick–thin modulation creates striking vertical emphasis, while the fine horizontals and delicate joins add a light, refined texture in text. Sharp diagonals (notably in forms like V/W/X) and clean circulars contribute to a precise, fashion-forward feel.