Sans Contrasted Dala 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, formal, modern, refined, luxury tone, display clarity, editorial impact, modern refinement, crisp, monolinear feel, sheared terminals, tall capitals, calligraphic contrast.
This typeface presents a sharply contrasted, upright construction with clean, serifless silhouettes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals are tall and narrow with controlled curves and flat, clipped terminals, while joins and corners stay crisp rather than rounded. Lowercase forms keep a compact, readable structure with a single-storey “a” and “g”, compact bowls, and straight-sided stems; the contrast reads almost calligraphic in strokes like n, m, and u. Numerals follow the same tension between heavy verticals and hairline horizontals, giving the set a disciplined, editorial rhythm.
It is well suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where contrast and vertical rhythm can work at larger sizes. The refined shapes and crisp terminals also make it a strong candidate for branding systems, fashion or lifestyle packaging, and poster work that needs a modern, polished voice.
The overall tone is poised and authoritative, balancing modern restraint with a hint of fashion-like sophistication. The high-contrast stroke behavior lends a premium, magazine-forward feel, while the lack of decorative serifs keeps it contemporary and clean.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, serifless alternative to classic high-contrast display lettering—emphasizing elegance and clarity through strict geometry, strong verticals, and controlled stroke modulation.
Text samples show strong vertical emphasis and clear word shapes, with punctuation and apostrophes rendered as crisp, unobtrusive marks. Diagonal letters (K, V, W, X, Y) appear sharp and angular, reinforcing the font’s tailored, high-end character.