Sans Normal Usbuv 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type and 'Seconda Soft' by Durotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, branding, editorial, presentations, modern, clean, friendly, efficient, technical, clarity, modernity, neutrality, motion, versatility, oblique, humanist, open forms, smooth curves, tight rhythm.
This is an oblique sans with smooth, rounded construction and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Letterforms lean consistently to the right, with largely closed apertures but generally open counters and generous curves in bowls and terminals. Proportions feel moderately compact with a relatively even rhythm, while diagonals in A, K, V, W, X, and Y are crisp and slightly sharpened by the slant. The uppercase reads sturdy and straightforward; the lowercase keeps simple, single-storey a and g shapes and a clean, minimal t, reinforcing a streamlined texture in text.
It suits interface copy, dashboards, and product UI where a clean oblique voice is useful for emphasis or secondary styles. The consistent rhythm also works well in editorial sidebars, captions, and presentation decks, and it can support modern brand systems that want a straightforward, slightly dynamic sans.
The overall tone is contemporary and pragmatic, with a calm, unobtrusive voice. The slant adds motion and a mild sense of urgency without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the feel professional and approachable.
The design appears intended as a practical oblique sans for everyday typography, prioritizing steady texture, clear shapes, and a modern, neutral personality. Its consistent slant and rounded geometry suggest it’s built to read smoothly in continuous text while still feeling contemporary in display settings.
Numerals are simple and legible with rounded forms and consistent slant, matching the text style well. The italic angle is strong enough to be clearly distinct, creating a continuous forward flow in longer passages while maintaining an even typographic color.