Sans Contrasted Asben 8 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, branding, packaging, elegant, editorial, refined, airy, luxury, refinement, modern elegance, display focus, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, minimal, delicate.
This typeface uses extremely thin hairlines paired with thicker verticals, creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Curves are smooth and well-rounded, while joins and terminals stay clean and restrained, with only subtle flare-like finishing rather than overt ornament. Proportions are classical and measured: capitals feel tall and poised, lowercase forms are open with a light, looping “g” and a single-storey “a,” and overall spacing reads as carefully balanced and slightly letterspaced at display sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing fine curves with sturdy stems for a polished, editorial look.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, high-end packaging, and elegant identity systems. It can work for short editorial passages at generous sizes and leading, where its contrast and fine details remain clear.
The overall tone is sophisticated and luxurious, with a quiet, couture-like restraint. Its thin strokes and sharp contrast suggest premium, design-forward contexts—more gallery and magazine than utilitarian signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, luxury-leaning contrast voice with minimal fuss—prioritizing elegance, sharp refinement, and a premium editorial presence over ruggedness or small-size robustness.
The extreme thin horizontals and hairline curves give the face a shimmering, delicate texture that performs best when printing or rendering conditions are clean. Rounded letters like O/C/Q read especially smooth, while narrow joins and fine details emphasize a precise, crafted feel.