Sans Normal Urnav 2 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, fashion, luxury, airy, poised, elegance, premium branding, display impact, calligraphic, sharp, refined, sleek, delicate.
A very delicate italic with extreme thick–thin modulation and a crisp, sculpted rhythm. Strokes taper to hairline terminals, with pointed joins and occasional needle-like entry/exit flicks that give the outlines a cut, engraved feel. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are open, and the overall texture is light on the page with strong contrast-driven sparkle. Uppercase forms are elegant and slightly formal, while the lowercase is flowing and compact, with thin cross-strokes and a subtle rightward slant throughout.
Best suited to display settings where its contrast and fine detail can remain intact—magazine headlines, fashion lookbooks, luxury branding, cosmetic and fragrance packaging, and large-format posters. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling, especially with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The font reads as polished and high-end, projecting a fashion-editorial tone with a sense of restraint and precision. Its sharp hairlines and poised curves create a refined, contemporary elegance that feels premium and curated rather than casual or friendly.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a sophisticated, editorial italic voice with maximum elegance from minimal stroke weight, using dramatic contrast and sharp terminals to create a distinctive, premium display texture.
The design relies on hairline connections and fine terminals, so the perceived color can shift quickly with size and output method. Numerals follow the same contrast-led construction, appearing sleek and dressy, and the overall set favors graceful diagonals and tapered endings over blunt finishes.