Sans Contrasted Myfa 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, invitations, elegant, fashion, editorial, refined, dynamic, luxury, elegance, expression, calligraphic, tapered, hairline, oblique, crisp.
This typeface is a sharply slanted italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and long, tapered terminals. Curves are drawn with a calligraphic rhythm, showing hairline entry strokes and heavier downstrokes, while joins remain clean and crisp. Proportions are relatively narrow and upright in construction despite the strong oblique angle, and spacing is airy, giving the letterforms a light, fast-moving texture. Numerals follow the same italic, high-modulation logic, with open counters and delicate hairlines that emphasize a refined silhouette.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, brand wordmarks, and promotional posters where its italic energy and contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short pull quotes or deck lines, but will be most effective when given sufficient size and whitespace.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a distinctly editorial, fashion-forward feel. Its sweeping italics and fine hairlines suggest sophistication and drama rather than neutrality, adding a sense of movement and exclusivity to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a luxurious italic voice with a calligraphic sensibility—prioritizing expressive stroke modulation, sharp terminals, and elegant rhythm over utilitarian text neutrality. It aims to add motion and refinement to contemporary editorial and brand applications.
The sample text shows strong word-shape character: rounded forms (like o, e, c) read smooth and glossy, while letters with bowls and arms (like a, g, s) lean into a more expressive, calligraphic cadence. The contrast and slender connecting strokes create a sparkling texture at larger sizes, but the light hairlines can become visually fragile as size decreases or on low-resolution output.