Sans Contrasted Asgun 11 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, headlines, branding, refined, formal, classic, literary, editorial tone, refined display, clear reading, compact setting, crisp, delicate, elegant, precise, airy.
This typeface presents a clean, contrasted structure with slender hairlines and stronger vertical stems, producing a crisp rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. Proportions are compact with a relatively tight overall footprint, while counters remain open enough to keep text from feeling cramped. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are neat and minimally treated, and the overall drawing favors clarity over ornament. Numerals follow the same restrained, sharply defined construction, pairing well with the letterforms in continuous text.
It suits editorial design where a polished, intelligent tone is desired—magazines, essays, and book typography—especially at display and subtitle sizes. It can also serve refined branding, packaging, and institutional materials where crisp contrast and compact proportions help deliver a sophisticated presence.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, suggesting a measured, cultured voice rather than a casual one. Its delicate contrast and precise shapes create a sense of polish and formality that reads as calm, confident, and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a streamlined, modern reading experience with an elevated, editorial character. By balancing compact proportions with controlled contrast and clean terminals, it aims to feel both contemporary and classically literate in longer text and prominent headlines.
In mixed-case settings the font maintains a steady, even color despite the contrast, and the spacing feels intentionally conservative. The design’s restraint and clean finishing give it a contemporary cleanliness while still nodding to classic publishing typography.