Sans Contrasted Daza 18 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, refined, modern, dramatic, elegance, impact, modernity, refinement, high-contrast, crisp, sculpted, airy, calligraphic.
This typeface shows extremely strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, knife-like joins and tapered terminals. The overall construction is clean and largely unadorned, but the stroke logic feels calligraphic, producing sharp diagonals and delicate hairline connections. Proportions are mixed: some letters feel broad and open while others are more compact, creating a subtly uneven, lively rhythm across words. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are generally generous, and the lowercase maintains a moderate, readable x-height with striking ascenders and descenders.
Best suited for headlines, logotypes, and short editorial passages where its high contrast and crisp detailing can be appreciated. It works well for fashion and lifestyle layouts, luxury-leaning branding, and poster typography that benefits from a sharp, elegant voice.
The tone is polished and dramatic, combining minimalist shapes with couture-like contrast. It reads as contemporary and refined rather than playful, giving text an upscale, editorial presence. The sharpness of the hairlines adds a sense of precision and sophistication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion contrast aesthetic using pared-back letterforms and calligraphic modulation. It aims to stand out through dramatic stroke tension and crisp finishing while remaining clean and contemporary in silhouette.
At display sizes the hairlines and pointed joints become a defining feature, while in smaller text they may feel delicate due to the extreme contrast. The design’s varied letter widths add character and movement, especially noticeable in mixed-case settings and numerals.