Sans Normal Usnij 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Contralto' by Synthview (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, web ui, presentations, modern, clean, calm, approachable, readability, modernity, italic voice, versatility, clarity, oblique stress, open apertures, humanist, rounded terminals, slanted axis.
This is a slanted, sans-serif design with smooth, rounded curves and a gently modulated stroke that reads as even and controlled rather than calligraphic. Letterforms are built from clean elliptical shapes with open counters and relatively generous interior space, giving the alphabet an airy, readable color. Terminals tend to be softly finished (more rounded than abrupt), and the italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a steady rhythm in text.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is needed without becoming decorative—magazine subheads, pull quotes, introductions, and captions. The clean construction also makes it appropriate for brand systems, web and app interfaces, and presentation typography where a refined, modern slant can add emphasis while staying readable.
The overall tone is modern and composed, with a subtle elegance from the italic slant rather than overt stylization. It feels polished and editorial, but still friendly due to the rounded, open forms and restrained contrast.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic sans with a smooth geometric foundation, offering a clear, contemporary texture in both display lines and continuous text. Its consistent slant, open counters, and moderated stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on legibility and a refined, editorial personality.
In the samples, curved characters (C, G, S, e) show smooth continuity and open apertures, supporting legibility at reading sizes. The numerals are simple and contemporary, matching the same slanted construction and rounded geometry as the letters.