Sans Contrasted Daba 17 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, posters, elegant, editorial, classical, refined, formal, premium tone, editorial voice, classic revival, display clarity, brand stature, bracketed, flare serifs, calligraphic, tapered, crisp.
This typeface presents a crisp, high-contrast construction with slender hairlines and thicker vertical strokes, creating a polished, editorial rhythm. Letterforms are upright with a fairly traditional proportioning and a normal x-height, while curves transition cleanly into stems with subtle modulation. Terminals often taper or finish with small, bracketed serif-like flares, giving strokes a calligraphic sharpness without feeling ornate. Counters are open and well-shaped, and the overall texture reads smooth and composed in continuous text.
It performs well in editorial contexts such as magazine titles, pull quotes, and book-cover typography where contrast and refinement are desirable. The clean, controlled shapes also suit brand marks and premium packaging, and it can be effective for posters or cultural event materials that benefit from a classic, high-end voice.
The overall tone feels elegant and literary, with a poised, cultured presence suited to premium typography. Its sharp contrasts and refined terminals suggest formality and sophistication rather than casual or playful voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical, contrast-driven letterforms—balancing sharp, tapered detailing with steady proportions for a composed page color. It prioritizes elegance and typographic presence, especially in display and editorial use.
In the samples, caps carry a stately, headline-friendly presence while lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a consistent reading flow. Numerals appear similarly contrasty and styled to match the text color, supporting use in mixed editorial settings.