Sans Contrasted Afla 15 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A refined, high-contrast roman with delicate hairlines and fuller main strokes, producing a crisp, elegant texture. Letterforms are built on clean, geometric-leaning proportions with smooth curves and carefully controlled terminals that often taper to fine points rather than finishing bluntly. Uppercase shapes feel spacious and composed, while the lowercase shows subtle calligraphic influence in strokes like the a, e, and g, giving the design a lively rhythm without becoming ornate. Numerals share the same contrast and graceful modulation, with slender joins and open counters that keep the figures clear at display sizes.
Well-suited to magazine typography, headlines, and brand identities where elegance and clarity are needed at larger sizes. It can also work for premium packaging, posters, and pull quotes, especially when generous spacing and clean layouts allow the fine hairlines and sharp terminals to remain prominent.
The overall tone is polished and contemporary, with a quiet luxury that reads as editorial and cultured. Its sharp transitions and fine detailing suggest sophistication and precision, making the voice feel premium and poised rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial kind of elegance: high-contrast forms with restrained detailing that adds character while keeping the overall construction clean and disciplined. It aims to provide a luxurious display presence that still reads smoothly in short passages.
In the text sample, the font maintains an even line rhythm with noticeable sparkle from the thin strokes, and punctuation stays understated to preserve the airy color. The contrast and tapered details become a defining feature as size increases, giving headlines a distinctive, fashion-forward presence.