Sans Contrasted Daku 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, posters, book covers, editorial, refined, modern, airy, formal, elegance, clarity, editorial tone, premium feel, modern classic, crisp, calligraphic, delicate, sculpted, sharp.
A high-contrast, upright design with smooth, tapered strokes and crisp terminals that create a clean, sculpted silhouette. Curves are drawn with generous, even bowls, while diagonals and joins feel precise and slightly calligraphic in their modulation. Proportions lean elegant rather than utilitarian: capitals are stately with ample internal space, and the lowercase is compact with a noticeably short x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Overall spacing reads open and composed, supporting a polished texture in continuous text.
Well-suited to magazine layouts, cultural/editorial headlines, and brand identities that need an upscale, contemporary feel. It can also perform in short to medium passages where contrast and elegance are priorities, and it pairs naturally with minimal layouts and generous whitespace.
The tone is refined and editorial, balancing contemporary cleanliness with a subtle classical poise. Its sharp, luminous contrast and calm rhythm suggest sophistication and restraint rather than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast voice that reads as premium and composed, combining crisp geometry with restrained calligraphic modulation for a sharp editorial presence.
The numerals follow the same contrast logic, with slender hairlines and weight concentrated on curves and stress points. Round letters (O, Q, 0, 8) look especially smooth and prominent, giving the typeface a slightly display-leaning presence even at text sizes.