Sans Contrasted Abla 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, posters, elegant, refined, modern, cultured, luxury tone, editorial voice, display clarity, refined contrast, crisp, airy, calligraphic, bracketed, high-waist.
This typeface presents as a high-contrast design with clear thick–thin modulation and crisp, sharply finished terminals. Strokes are largely straight and upright, with smooth, rounded bowls and controlled, slightly tapered joins that give letters a polished, drawn quality. Proportions feel balanced and classical in rhythm, with open counters, moderate apertures, and a relatively narrow footprint in many capitals paired with more varied, lively lowercase widths. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender hairlines and pronounced thick stems that read cleanly at display sizes.
Well-suited to magazine typography, cultural and fashion contexts, and other editorial applications where contrast and elegance are desired. It performs especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and brand identities that benefit from a premium, sharply finished voice, and can also serve as a refined poster face when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is sophisticated and editorial, projecting a refined, contemporary classicism. Its contrast and crisp detailing lend a sense of luxury and formality, while the restrained construction keeps it feeling current rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an elevated, high-contrast voice with clean, modern restraint—capturing a classic editorial feel while maintaining crisp, contemporary construction for impactful display typography.
The sample text shows steady spacing and an even texture despite the contrast, with punctuation and curves maintaining consistent sharpness. The design favors clarity in larger settings, where hairlines and interior shapes have room to breathe.