Sans Normal Ufbar 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, print emphasis, bracketed, vertical stress, open counters, crisp, bookish.
A crisp, high-contrast text face with pronounced thick–thin transitions and gently bracketed terminals that read as subtly serifed. The capitals are stately and upright with clear vertical stress and smooth, rounded bowls; curves stay controlled rather than calligraphic. Lowercase forms are compact and steady, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a clean, straight-sided “m,” and relatively open apertures that help counters stay readable at text sizes. Numerals follow the same contrast and rhythm, with oldstyle-like modulation and rounded joins that keep figures consistent with the letterforms.
Well suited for book and long-form editorial settings where a refined, high-contrast texture is desirable, especially in larger text sizes and headlines. It also works effectively for magazine typography, pull quotes, and formal communication materials that benefit from a classic, polished tone.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, evoking book typography and established print conventions. Its sharp contrast and composed proportions communicate seriousness and polish, lending a confident, authoritative voice without becoming ornate.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional reading experience with heightened contrast and a composed, print-oriented rhythm. Its forms aim for clarity and elegance, prioritizing a measured, literary voice over overt stylistic novelty.
The design shows a deliberate balance between strong vertical stems and carefully tapered horizontals, producing a lively page color in paragraphs. Round letters (C, O, G, e) maintain smooth continuity, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are clean and restrained, preserving an even typographic rhythm.