Sans Contrasted Dunu 14 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, modern, standout, elegance, editorial impact, brand voice, knife-edge, hairline, sculptural, crisp, high-waist.
A crisp, high-contrast display sans with pronounced thick-to-hairline modulation and razor-thin horizontals and diagonals. Many forms use tapered, wedge-like terminals and sharp internal joins, creating a cut-paper feel rather than conventional serifs. Proportions are refined and slightly condensed in places, with tall capitals and controlled, relatively straight-sided rounds; counters stay open but can become delicate where hairlines pinch. The lowercase leans toward geometric clarity with occasional idiosyncrasies (notably in k, x, and some diagonals), and numerals follow the same bold–hairline rhythm for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and brand marks where the contrast and hairline details can be appreciated. It can also work well for premium packaging or campaign graphics that benefit from a sleek, high-end look, while extended body text may require generous size and careful printing or rendering conditions.
The font projects a polished, fashion-forward tone with a sense of drama and precision. Its stark contrast and sharp detailing suggest luxury branding and contemporary editorial styling rather than utilitarian text work.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion take on contrasted letterforms—pairing bold vertical presence with extremely fine hairlines to create a distinctive, editorial voice that stands out in display settings.
At larger sizes the hairlines read as intentional, elegant accents; at smaller sizes those thin strokes may visually fade, changing the perceived structure of letters. The design’s angular cuts and tapered strokes create strong rhythm in headlines and short statements, especially in all-caps settings.