Sans Contrasted Mytu 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, elegant, dramatic, refined, expressive, luxury, impact, motion, refinement, needlelike, calligraphic, airy, crisp, slanted.
This typeface is a sharply slanted, high-contrast design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clean, tapering terminals. Letterforms are built from brisk, linear strokes and smooth, open curves, creating an overall airy color on the page despite occasional bold vertical emphasis in select glyphs. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, with narrow joins, fine hairlines, and a generally condensed, forward-leaning silhouette. Numerals and capitals show strong geometric clarity, while lowercase forms keep elegant, calligraphic movement with compact counters and neatly controlled overshoots.
It performs best in headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, and brand marks where contrast and slant can be showcased. It can also work well for luxe packaging and short display lines, especially when paired with a quieter companion for body text.
The font projects a poised, upscale tone with a distinctly editorial flair. Its sharp hairlines and energetic slant give it a dramatic, fashion-forward presence, balancing sophistication with a sense of motion and immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-fashion voice through a modern, contrast-led italic structure. Its emphasis on sharp hairlines, tapered terminals, and brisk forward motion suggests a focus on expressive display typography rather than long-form neutrality.
At text sizes the hairline horizontals and diagonals can appear extremely delicate, while thicker stems create a striking sparkle typical of contrast-driven italics. The design’s crisp terminals and sweeping curves make it particularly sensitive to reproduction conditions, where contrast and spacing will strongly influence readability and texture.