Sans Contrasted Obhy 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, refined, modern classic, literary, elegant, display elegance, editorial tone, premium branding, crisp, airy, calligraphic, bracketed, didone-like.
This typeface features high-contrast strokes with sharp, tapered terminals and a predominantly vertical stress. Curves are smooth and controlled, with thin hairlines that sharpen into thicker main strokes, creating a crisp, polished rhythm. Proportions feel fairly classical, with open counters and a measured, slightly varied letter width across the set. The detailing reads precise and print-oriented, including pointed joins and slender cross-strokes that give the forms a clean, sculpted finish.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles where the contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It also works well for editorial systems—magazines, book covers, cultural publishing, and premium branding—especially when paired with a simpler companion for long-form body text.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, balancing formality with a contemporary clarity. Its contrast and sharp finishing lend a sense of sophistication and authority, while the open shapes keep it feeling composed rather than ornate. The result is a literary, fashion-forward voice that reads as premium and deliberate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast voice with classical poise—optimized for elegant titling and editorial hierarchy. Its controlled geometry and crisp terminals suggest an emphasis on sophistication and visual impact without excessive ornament.
In text, the strong thick–thin modulation creates lively texture and clear hierarchy, but the finest strokes are visually delicate and benefit from adequate size and contrast on the page. Numerals match the same high-contrast logic, keeping the set cohesive in mixed typography.