Sans Normal Urref 3 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, airy, luxury tone, editorial voice, display impact, modern elegance, needle-like, calligraphic, elegant, sleek, delicate.
A delicate italic with extreme thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Curves are drawn with a smooth, elliptical logic, while many strokes resolve into hairline points that give the letterforms a needle-like finish. Proportions feel classical and slightly condensed in rhythm, with open counters and generous internal whitespace that keep the texture light on the page. Capitals show sharp, sculpted entrances and exits, and the lowercase maintains a consistent slant with restrained, flowing joins and minimal ornamentation.
Well-suited for display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion/editorial layouts, brand marks, and premium packaging where its high-contrast italic character can shine. It also works for short pull quotes and titling in print or high-resolution digital settings, especially when paired with a calmer companion for body text.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, balancing elegance with a dramatic, high-fashion edge. Its airy construction and razor-thin hairlines convey sophistication and precision, creating a sense of luxury and modern polish rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver an elevated italic voice with a contemporary, high-contrast silhouette—prioritizing elegance, motion, and crisp detail for attention-grabbing display use.
The numerals echo the same high-contrast logic, with slender stems and curved forms that read best when given room. At smaller sizes or in low-resolution contexts, the finest hairlines may visually soften, so the design benefits from careful size choice and sufficient contrast between text and background.