Sans Normal Ugraz 8 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface presents as a slanted, high-contrast design with clean, largely unadorned letterforms and sharply tapered terminals. Strokes show a pronounced thick–thin modulation that reads almost engraved, with smooth curves in round letters balanced by crisp joins and angled cuts in diagonals. Proportions feel open and slightly expansive, with generous counters and a steady, forward-leaning rhythm that keeps lines of text energetic. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with clear, readable silhouettes and a consistent curve-to-stem relationship across the set.
Well suited for headlines, deck text, pull quotes, and other editorial applications where a refined but energetic italic voice is useful. It can also work effectively in branding and packaging when a confident, upscale tone is desired, especially at medium to large sizes where the contrast and tapered terminals read cleanly.
The overall tone is assertive and polished—stylish without feeling ornate. Its forward slant and sharp terminals give it momentum and a contemporary edge, while the controlled contrast adds a touch of sophistication suited to premium communication.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic-forward personality that combines clean, modern construction with dramatic thick–thin modulation. Its goal seems to be creating emphasis and motion while maintaining a disciplined, high-end finish for contemporary display typography.
In the text sample, the italic angle and contrast remain consistent across mixed-case passages, helping emphasis feel built-in rather than purely stylistic. The shapes maintain clarity at display sizes, where the tapered endings and internal curves become a defining visual signature.