Sans Normal Ufrah 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Begum Sans' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Chakai' by Latinotype, and 'Blacker Sans Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, refined, classic, formal, literary, editorial tone, classic readability, formal elegance, high-contrast texture, bracketed, transitional, crisp, sharp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast text face with sharply tapered strokes and clear thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are compact and upright, with crisp, bracketed serifs and subtly angled stress in rounded shapes. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals tend to finish in fine points or thin hairlines, and counters stay relatively open for a structured, bookish rhythm. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with modest ascenders/descenders, a double-storey “a,” a narrow “f,” and a “g” that reads as compact and neatly closed, while the numerals follow an old-style, calligraphy-informed logic with strong contrast and graceful curves.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, books, and long-form reading where a classic, high-contrast texture is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and cultural or institutional branding that benefits from a refined, traditional voice. For print-forward layouts, it can bring elegance to invitations and formal announcements.
The overall tone feels polished and authoritative, evoking editorial and literary settings where tradition and clarity are valued. Its sharp hairlines and poised serifs add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, while the steady vertical stance keeps it composed rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, literature-oriented reading experience with a distinctly high-contrast, calligraphic flavor. Its disciplined proportions and crisp serifs aim for authority and refinement while maintaining a consistent, orderly rhythm across text and titling.
At display sizes the thin strokes read very crisp and elegant, emphasizing the face’s contrast and pointed detailing; at smaller sizes those hairlines may become the limiting factor depending on reproduction conditions. The mix of sturdy main strokes and delicate joins creates a lively texture in paragraphs without becoming overly decorative.