Sans Normal Uflef 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, luxury, refined, editorial impact, luxury branding, modern elegance, display clarity, high-contrast, flared terminals, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic.
This typeface is built around extremely high contrast between thick verticals and hairline strokes, with crisp joins and sharply tapered ends. Many terminals flare into wedge-like shapes rather than ending in full bracketed serifs, giving the letterforms a carved, chiseled feel while still reading clean and contemporary. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and Q), and the hairlines are straight and delicate, creating a pronounced vertical rhythm. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height and relatively compact bowls, while the overall spacing feels open enough for display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titles, fashion/editorial layouts, and brand wordmarks where high contrast can be showcased. It can also work well on posters and premium packaging, especially when ample size and good print/screen conditions preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and theatrical—confident, stylish, and distinctly editorial. The sharp hairlines and dramatic thick–thin pattern suggest luxury and sophistication, while the flared terminals add a slightly calligraphic, couture edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion display voice: clean, upright construction paired with extreme contrast and flared terminals to create a striking, premium look without relying on traditional serif detailing.
Uppercase forms emphasize strong vertical stems and elegant hairline cross-strokes (E/F/H/T), and the diagonals in V/W/X show thin, needle-like strokes against heavy uprights. Numerals follow the same contrast logic; figures like 2 and 3 feature sweeping, tapered curves, while 1 is a bold vertical with minimal ornament. In text settings, the strong contrast becomes a key visual feature, favoring larger sizes where the hairlines remain clear.