Sans Normal Urbeh 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, headlines, book design, branding, elegant, refined, fashion, literary, sophistication, emphasis, editorial tone, luxury feel, classic revival, calligraphic, didone-like, crisp, airy, bracketed.
A delicate italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Letterforms lean with a smooth, consistent slant and an overall vertical stress, while counters stay open and well-shaped for clarity. The design pairs restrained, fine hairlines with confident main strokes, and uses gentle curves and subtle serifs/finials that keep the texture polished rather than ornamental. Numerals follow the same high-contrast rhythm, reading cleanly with a graceful, understated presence.
Well-suited to editorial headlines and subheads, pull quotes, and refined branding where a graceful italic voice is desired. It can also work for short passages in books or essays when set with comfortable leading, and for invitations or packaging that benefit from a polished, high-end tone.
The tone is poised and upscale, evoking magazine typography and formal publishing. Its sharp contrast and flowing italic movement feel cultured and expressive, lending a sense of sophistication without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a sophisticated italic for display and emphasis, prioritizing contrast, finesse, and a smooth reading rhythm. It aims to deliver a classic, fashion-forward feel while remaining structured enough for professional typographic use.
In text, the spacing and rhythm create a bright, airy color, with ascenders and capitals that feel slightly more assertive than the lowercase. The italic construction remains disciplined—more typographic italic than script—so it maintains an editorial voice while still adding emphasis and motion.