Sans Normal Uflez 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, elegant, formal, dramatic, authoritative, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, classic refinement, vertical stress, hairline joins, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, open counters.
This typeface combines sturdy vertical stems with extremely fine connecting strokes, creating a crisp, high-tension rhythm across both capitals and lowercase. Letterforms show pronounced thick–thin modulation with largely vertical stress, producing sharp interior joins and delicate hairline details in shapes like S, e, and the diagonals of K and X. Proportions lean traditional: capitals are stately and evenly scaled, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with clear ascenders and descenders and compact, well-defined counters. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven construction, with straight-backed forms and tapered curves that read cleanly at display sizes.
Best used for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and prominent titling where the dramatic contrast and hairlines can be appreciated. It also fits fashion/editorial branding, premium packaging, and poster work that benefits from a classic, high-impact typographic voice.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, with a refined, slightly theatrical contrast that feels premium and institutional. It conveys seriousness and confidence while still feeling fashionable—suited to contexts where you want a classic voice with visual punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic reading of high-contrast letterforms: strong, confident vertical structure paired with refined hairline detailing for an upscale, editorial feel. It prioritizes display clarity and visual authority over ruggedness, aiming for elegance with impact.
In text, the heavy verticals create strong word shapes, while the hairlines add sparkle and finesse; spacing appears balanced but the finest strokes suggest the design will shine most when given enough size and resolution. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright.