Sans Contrasted Apfe 1 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, magazine, headlines, branding, elegant, modern, airy, refined, luxury feel, editorial tone, display emphasis, modern refinement, hairline, condensed, calligraphic, delicate, crisp.
A delicate, condensed design with strong thick–thin modulation and predominantly hairline strokes. Curves are smooth and elliptical, with tapered terminals and minimal detailing, creating a clean, continuous rhythm. Proportions are tall and narrow, with small counters and long vertical emphasis; the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height while ascenders feel notably tall. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, and rounded forms like O/0 read as slim ovals, reinforcing the typeface’s narrow, poised texture in text.
Best suited to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle branding, magazine headlines, and editorial pull quotes where its refined contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short paragraphs at generous sizes and with ample spacing, but will be most confident in display settings where its hairline details remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and sophisticated, with a quiet luxury feel driven by its fine strokes and high-contrast silhouette. It suggests editorial restraint and contemporary elegance rather than utilitarian neutrality, reading as calm, premium, and display-forward.
The typeface appears designed to deliver an elegant, contemporary display voice with a restrained, minimal surface and a strong sense of vertical sophistication. Its condensed proportions and high-contrast drawing aim to create a premium, editorial look that feels modern while borrowing from classic contrast-driven letterform construction.
In running text the thin hairlines and tight internal spaces create a light, sparkling color, while letterforms like the slender bowls and sharp joins keep the texture crisp. The design’s verticality and contrast make it visually striking at larger sizes, where the delicate modulation and tapered endings become a defining feature.