Sans Normal Upliv 11 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, elegant, editorial, refined, modern, fashion, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, contemporary elegance, high contrast, hairline strokes, sharp terminals, calligraphic, sculpted.
This typeface is built from crisp, geometric curves paired with striking contrast between hairline horizontals and heavier verticals. The forms are open and airy, with generous inner counters and a clean, upright stance. Strokes end in sharp, tapered terminals rather than bracketed serifs, giving letters a chiseled, contemporary finish. Curves in C, G, O, and S feel smoothly drawn and slightly calligraphic, while the overall rhythm remains disciplined and evenly spaced in text.
It is well suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, luxury branding, campaign posters, and packaging where contrast and elegance are assets. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or large-size captions when ample resolution and careful spacing are available.
The font conveys a polished, high-end tone—cool, composed, and fashion-forward. Its glossy contrast and needle-thin details suggest sophistication and restraint, lending a premium, editorial voice to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast display voice that reads as premium and contemporary without relying on traditional serifs. Its combination of geometric roundness, sharp terminals, and refined hairlines aims to create a distinctive, stylish presence in high-impact typography.
The thin horizontals and delicate joins create a shimmering texture at larger sizes, while small sizes may emphasize the hairline elements and sharp terminals. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with clean, elegant shaping that matches the capitals in tone.