Sans Normal Uglaf 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, classic, elegant, dramatic, premium, display emphasis, elegant tone, motion, luxury feel, editorial voice, slanted, calligraphic, tapered, curvilinear, kinetic.
A sharply slanted, high-contrast design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered stroke endings that read as crisp, cut terminals. Curves are smooth and controlled, while diagonals and joins create a lively, forward-leaning rhythm. Uppercase forms feel narrow and sleek, with open counters and clean interiors; lowercase shows more calligraphic movement, including a single-storey a and g, long descenders, and occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with elegant curves and compact, angled silhouettes that maintain consistency in texture at display sizes.
This face performs best in short to medium-length display copy where its contrast and slant can create impact—magazine headlines, pull quotes, fashion and luxury branding, book covers, and premium packaging. It can work for larger text blocks when generous sizing and spacing preserve the delicate hairlines, but it is most convincing when used as a statement style rather than a quiet workhorse.
The overall tone is refined and assertive, mixing a traditional, literary elegance with a fashion-forward sense of motion. Its sharp contrast and pronounced slant create drama and speed, giving text a confident, upscale voice suited to attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, upscale italic voice with strong calligraphic energy—pairing dramatic contrast and sleek proportions to produce a polished, attention-grabbing texture in both capitals and lowercase.
The font’s texture in paragraphs is energetic rather than neutral: the heavy strokes form strong vertical accents while the thin hairlines add sparkle, creating a distinctly stylized color on the page. Rounded letters (like o and e) stay smooth and glossy, while letters with diagonals and long strokes (such as v, w, x, and y) contribute a crisp, cutting rhythm.