Sans Normal Ufkig 17 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, premium tone, editorial voice, classic refinement, display clarity, crisp, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic, open counters.
This typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast build with sharply tapered joins and bracketed, wedge-like terminals that read as serifed details rather than blunt ends. Curves are smoothly drawn with generous, open counters, while verticals and stems feel relatively firm and straight, creating a clean rhythm in text. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, and the lowercase maintains a conventional structure with a double-storey “g,” a single-storey “a,” and a lightly curved “y,” all contributing to a controlled, bookish texture. Numerals align comfortably with the overall design, with clear, classical forms and distinct strokes that hold up at display sizes.
It is well suited to headlines, deck copy, and other prominent text where its contrast and sharp terminals can read clearly. The refined texture also makes it a strong choice for magazine typography, book-cover titles, and upscale branding where a classic, editorial tone is desired.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, leaning toward a classic, literary voice rather than overtly decorative styling. The sharp terminals and contrast give it a poised, slightly formal presence suited to sophisticated branding and publishing contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary editorial voice with classic underpinnings, using strong contrast and crisp terminals to convey sophistication while keeping forms readable and structured. It aims to feel premium and composed in display settings and polished typographic layouts.
In the sample paragraph, the type creates a lively light–dark pattern: thin hairlines add sparkle while the thicker strokes anchor the line, producing a refined page color. Round letters like “o” and “e” feel full and open, while diagonals and joins in letters such as “k,” “v,” and “w” are clean and disciplined, reinforcing a composed, premium impression.