Sans Normal Ufbar 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book titles, branding, classic, refined, authoritative, formal, editorial tone, classic authority, crisp contrast, print texture, formal branding, crisp, bracketed, sharply tapered, sculpted, bookish.
This typeface features crisp, high-contrast strokes with clear modulation and sharply tapered terminals. Capitals are dignified and relatively narrow, with rounded bowls and controlled curves, while the lowercase shows a traditional, text-forward construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact apertures, and a steady, vertical rhythm. Details such as the pointed diagonal endings in letters like “v,” “w,” and “y,” plus the clean, straight-sided stems, create a sculpted, print-like texture. Numerals appear proportioned for lining use, with similarly strong contrast and elegantly angled joins.
It is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, and editorial typography where contrast and crisp detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for book and magazine titles, brand marks, and formal identities that benefit from a classic, print-oriented voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting a refined, authoritative voice. Its sharp modulation and composed proportions feel formal and established, lending a literary, newsroom, or institutional character rather than a casual or playful one.
The design appears intended to evoke a traditional, editorial reading experience with a refined, high-contrast texture and disciplined proportions. It balances sharp terminal treatment with stable, conventional letterforms to deliver a confident, established typographic presence.
In paragraph settings, the tight apertures and strong contrast create a darker, more dramatic color, especially at larger sizes. The punctuation and round forms keep edges crisp, while the tapered terminals add a distinctive, slightly calligraphic bite without becoming ornamental.