Sans Contrasted Aslag 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book design, branding, posters, elegant, refined, classic, quiet, refinement, compactness, editorial tone, distinctiveness, high-waisted, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, bookish.
This typeface presents a slim, vertically oriented structure with gently tapered strokes and clear contrast between stems and joins. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while terminals often finish in sharp, angled cuts rather than blunt ends, creating a crisp, chiseled feel. Counters are relatively small and oval, and the overall spacing reads compact, producing a tidy, economical texture in text. Lowercase forms are traditional and readable, with a two-storey “g,” a single-storey “a,” and a narrow, slightly lively “f” and “t” that add rhythm without becoming ornamental.
It suits magazine and book typography, especially for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a refined, compact texture is helpful. It can also work for branding systems seeking a modern-classic voice, and for posters or cultural materials that benefit from an elegant, high-contrast silhouette without heavy ornamentation.
The tone is poised and literary, evoking an editorial sensibility with a touch of old-world refinement. Its restrained contrast and sharp terminals add a subtle sophistication that feels formal but not decorative, lending a composed, slightly dramatic voice to headlines and pull quotes.
The design appears intended to balance readability with a polished, fashion-forward character: narrow proportions for economy, controlled contrast for elegance, and sharp terminals for a distinctive, contemporary edge.
Uppercase characters appear tall and composed, with clean geometry and controlled proportions that keep the alphabet feeling consistent. Numerals follow the same narrow, tapered logic, with elegant curves in figures like 2, 3, and 9 and a straightforward, readable 0 and 1 that suit continuous text settings.