Sans Normal Urbeh 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A sharply slanted italic with pronounced stroke modulation and frequent hairline entry/exit strokes. Curves are smooth and open, with a lively, right-leaning rhythm and tapered terminals that feel pen-informed rather than mechanically cut. Uppercase forms are sleek and compact, while lowercase letters show more calligraphic movement with narrow joins and energetic diagonals; the overall color on the page stays light and airy despite the strong contrast. Numerals and punctuation follow the same elegant, high-contrast logic, with fine linking strokes and delicate details.
Well suited to magazine and editorial layouts, fashion and beauty branding, and other contexts where a refined italic is desired. It can shine in headlines, pull quotes, and short display lines, and it can also work for elegant subheads or product naming where a light typographic color and expressive slant are beneficial.
The font projects a polished, luxurious tone associated with editorial typography and fashion communication. Its brisk slant and razor-thin hairlines add drama and sophistication, giving text a poised, cultivated voice rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, display-leaning italic with classical calligraphic cues and a premium, editorial finish. The emphasis on contrast, tapering, and forward-leaning rhythm suggests a goal of adding elegance and motion to modern layouts without resorting to overt ornament.
In text, the italic angle and contrast create a strong forward motion, with especially lively diagonals in letters like v, w, x, and y and a distinctive, sweeping Q. Fine hairlines and sharp tapers suggest it will look best when given sufficient size and clean reproduction conditions so delicate strokes remain clear.