Sans Normal Ugliw 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, magazine, sleek, editorial, modern, dynamic, airy, modern italic, editorial tone, space saving, clean emphasis, headline impact, slanted, calligraphic, tapered, rounded, brisk.
A slanted, right-leaning design with smooth, rounded construction and gently tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact and tall, with a noticeably restrained x-height that makes ascenders and capitals feel prominent. Strokes show subtle modulation and a consistent, flowing rhythm; curves are clean and elliptical, while terminals are mostly blunt or softly sheared rather than fully bracketed. Spacing feels tight but controlled, supporting fast horizontal movement in text.
This font works well for headlines, subheads, and short passages where a slanted, energetic voice is desirable—such as magazine layouts, campaign graphics, and brand marks. It can also serve as an accent face in UI or packaging where compact width and a clean italic texture help fit copy into limited space without losing presence.
The overall tone is brisk and polished, with a contemporary, editorial feel. Its forward-leaning posture and streamlined shapes suggest motion and confidence without becoming ornamental. The texture reads clean and refined, suited to designs that want energy while staying professional.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic companion with a compact footprint and a smooth, rounded construction, balancing readability with a sense of speed and sophistication. Its restrained detailing and consistent slant suggest it was drawn for contemporary display and editorial applications rather than overtly decorative styling.
Capitals and figures maintain a cohesive, slightly condensed silhouette, with smooth curves in round characters and assertive diagonals in letters like V, W, and X. The italic angle is consistent across cases, helping mixed-case settings feel unified, while the shorter lowercase body height gives headlines a distinctive, high-contrast hierarchy between caps and lowercase.