Sans Normal Ufbar 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, authoritative, classic, formal, refined, editorial voice, classic revival, display clarity, brand stature, crisp, bracketed, modulated, bookish, stately.
A high-contrast roman with sharply defined thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. The forms are compact and upright with a steady vertical axis, giving the alphabet a composed, print-oriented rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are clean, with bracketed transitions that add softness to otherwise sharp silhouettes. Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and slightly condensed in places, while the lowercase maintains a conventional, readable structure with clear differentiation between similar shapes.
This font performs well in display and editorial roles such as headlines, subheads, magazine layouts, and book or journal titling where contrast and authority are desirable. It can also support refined branding, packaging, and event materials when used at sizes that preserve its thin strokes.
The overall tone reads traditional and editorial—confident, serious, and polished. Its contrast and sharp finishing details suggest prestige and formality, while the restrained letterforms keep it from feeling ornamental. The result is a voice that suits institutional, literary, and heritage-leaning contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-like typographic voice with strong contrast and crisp detailing, balancing traditional proportions with a clean, controlled rhythm for prominent text settings.
In the text sample, the strong contrast creates pronounced texture and word shapes, especially in bold capitals and rounded letters. Numerals appear lining with clear, classical proportions and strong vertical stress, matching the text color of the letters.