Sans Contrasted Myru 17 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, luxury branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, refined, dramatic, modern, editorial impact, luxury tone, elegant emphasis, display clarity, hairline, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, elegant.
This typeface presents a sharply slanted, high-fashion italic structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper quickly into hairline terminals, producing crisp joins and pointed ends in letters like V, W, and x. Curves are smooth and taut, with narrow counters and a generally streamlined silhouette; rounded forms like O and e read clean and controlled while maintaining a lively diagonal rhythm. The numerals mirror the same calligraphic logic, pairing bold main strokes with delicate entry/exit lines for a refined, high-contrast texture.
It is well suited to display settings such as magazine covers, editorial headlines, luxury brand marks, invitations, and high-end packaging where its crisp contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads when set with comfortable spacing, but the delicate hairlines suggest avoiding overly small sizes or overly dense layouts.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, with a dramatic, editorial energy. Its sharp hairlines and brisk slant suggest sophistication and speed, giving text a polished, runway-like presence rather than a casual or utilitarian feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, fashion-forward italic voice built around extreme stroke modulation and clean, sharpened terminals. Its forms prioritize elegance and visual impact, aiming to create a distinctive, refined texture in display typography.
In text, the strong diagonal emphasis creates a consistent forward motion and a shimmering typographic color as thick strokes align in waves across a line. Hairline details are frequent, so the design’s personality is most apparent when the fine strokes have enough resolution and space to remain distinct.