Sans Normal Ufmur 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, luxury signal, display impact, editorial tone, modern refinement, hairline joins, sharp terminals, sculptural, calligraphic.
This typeface uses extremely high stroke contrast with razor-thin hairlines and pronounced vertical stress, producing a crisp, sculpted silhouette. Curves are built from smooth, broad bowls that taper quickly into delicate connections, while many terminals resolve into sharp, wedge-like points rather than blunt endings. Proportions feel display-oriented: capitals are tall and stately, lowercase forms are compact with a clear, moderate x-height, and spacing is tuned to let heavy verticals and thin horizontals breathe. The overall rhythm alternates between dense black stems and whisper-thin cross-strokes, giving letterforms a glossy, high-definition appearance at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display, fashion branding, and high-impact promotional layouts where the contrast can be appreciated. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes, but extended small-size reading will typically require generous sizing and careful reproduction to preserve the hairlines.
The tone is polished and high-drama, with an elegant, couture sensibility. Its extreme contrast and sharp finishing lend an upscale, editorial voice that reads as confident, modern, and slightly theatrical rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, editorial display voice that pairs classical high-contrast construction with clean, modern finishing. Its emphasis on sharp terminals and dramatic thick–thin transitions suggests a focus on luxury signaling and attention-grabbing typographic presence.
Round letters like O/C/S show clean, continuous curvature with minimal modulation noise, while diagonal and joining strokes can become exceptionally fine, creating a delicate sparkle in text. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with standout forms (notably the curving 2 and 3) that emphasize flowing calligraphic movement.