Sans Contrasted Yaba 15 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, editorial tone, premium branding, expressive italic, calligraphic, high-waisted, bracketed, sharp, crisp.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast italic with thin hairlines and broad, tapering main strokes that create a lively diagonal rhythm. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, while terminals tend toward crisp, blade-like finishes; counters are relatively compact, giving the letters a taut, sculpted feel. Proportions show moderate x-height with notably tall ascenders and descenders, and the overall spacing reads slightly dynamic—some forms feel narrower while rounded letters open out more. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with elegant thin joins and strong thick–thin transitions that emphasize an editorial, display-oriented texture.
Best suited to display applications where its contrast and italic energy can read clearly: magazine headlines and decks, brand marks and wordmarks, luxury packaging, posters, and campaign typography. It can work for short editorial passages at generous sizes and comfortable leading, where the fine hairlines and tight counters have room to breathe.
The font conveys polish and drama, balancing elegance with a brisk, kinetic slant. Its contrast and sharp terminals suggest a couture/editorial sensibility—confident, refined, and a bit theatrical—rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a sophisticated, high-contrast italic voice with strong fashion/editorial cues—prioritizing elegance, motion, and distinctive letter silhouettes for impactful top-of-page typography.
In continuous text the pronounced hairlines and steep stress produce a sparkling, high-frequency texture, especially in diagonals and joins (notably in letters like v, w, x, and y). The overall construction feels consistent and deliberate, favoring striking silhouettes and clean negative space over softness.