Sans Normal Utras 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, editorial, captions, modern, clean, dynamic, friendly, neutral, emphasis, clarity, versatility, contemporary tone, approachability, humanist, oblique, rounded, open, airy.
This typeface is an oblique sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and broadly rounded bowls. Forms feel gently humanist rather than rigidly geometric: curves are open and generous, joins are clean, and terminals are mostly plain with softly eased endings. Capitals are upright in construction but slanted by the italic angle, with wide, stable shapes (notably the round O/C/G) and clear diagonals in letters like N/V/W/X. Lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with rounded counters and straightforward construction, while figures follow the same slanted, rounded logic for consistent texture in mixed settings.
It works well for UI and product typography where a clear italic voice is needed, as well as for branding systems that want a contemporary sans with a friendly edge. The smooth, open shapes also suit editorial subheads, pull quotes, and captioning where an oblique style can add emphasis without feeling decorative.
The overall tone is modern and straightforward, with an energetic forward lean that reads as active and contemporary. Rounded curves and open apertures keep it approachable and friendly, while the clean, unembellished detailing maintains a neutral, professional voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic companion with a clean sans structure, prioritizing legibility, even texture, and a modern, approachable character. Its restrained detailing and rounded construction suggest an emphasis on broad usability across digital and print contexts.
In text, the italic angle is pronounced enough to signal emphasis without becoming calligraphic. Spacing appears even and the shapes stay consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a smooth, readable typographic color that suits continuous lines as well as short phrases.