Sans Contrasted Afra 16 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Conso' by Larin Type Co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, luxury, branding, posters, elegant, refined, modernist, airy, elegance, premium tone, display clarity, editorial voice, refined contrast, crisp, delicate, calligraphic, tapered, high-waisted.
This typeface is built from slender, sharply tapered strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clean, unbracketed terminals. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and apexes come to fine points, giving letters a crisp, cut-paper precision. Proportions feel classical and slightly narrow in the rounds, with ample counters and a measured rhythm in text. Lowercase forms show a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on the g, and a lightly tapered t with a small crossbar; numerals are similarly refined, with thin hairlines and elegantly weighted bowls.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where its delicate hairlines and sculpted contrast can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, cultural posters, and premium packaging. It can work for pull quotes or intros in editorial layouts when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, with a fashion/editorial sensibility. Its sharp tapering and controlled contrast convey sophistication and restraint, reading as premium and contemporary rather than rustic or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-end voice through elegant contrast, fine tapering, and disciplined geometry, producing a clean display style that still reads comfortably in running text at appropriate sizes.
In the sample text, the fine hairlines and pointed terminals stand out most at larger sizes, where the sculpted modulation and smooth curves are clearly legible. The letterforms maintain a consistent, poised texture across mixed-case settings, and punctuation and spacing appear calm and even, supporting a refined typographic color.