Sans Contrasted Udbe 14 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, impact, readability, heritage, editorial voice, authority, sculpted, crisp, bracketed, oldstyle figures, ball terminals.
A sturdy, high-contrast text face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like terminals. The letterforms feel compact and disciplined, with wide, open counters and a steady vertical rhythm that keeps large sizes readable and impactful. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly sculpted, while joins and terminals are clean and decisive, giving the design a sharp, print-forward edge. The numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights, reinforcing a traditional text rhythm within the strong overall color.
This font performs best in display-to-heading sizes where its contrast and sculpted terminals can be appreciated, such as magazine headlines, book covers, and campaign/poster typography. It can also work for short editorial subheads and pull quotes when you want a weighty, classic presence with clear letter differentiation.
The tone is confident and established, projecting an editorial seriousness with a hint of classical refinement. Its weight and contrast add drama without feeling decorative, making it feel suitable for institutions, publishers, and brand voices that want gravitas.
The design appears intended to blend strong, attention-holding weight with traditional text-face cues, producing a contemporary editorial look that still feels rooted in classic print typography. It prioritizes authority and clarity, aiming for a bold typographic voice rather than a neutral utilitarian one.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the design maintains a consistent stress and a strong typographic color, with noticeable stroke contrast showing most clearly in rounds and diagonals. The lowercase includes traditional details (like a two-storey “a”) and the overall texture reads dense but controlled in paragraph settings.