Sans Normal Usnuf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, modernist, sleek, refined, calm, modern emphasis, editorial tone, clean geometry, legible italic, single-storey, open counters, sheared terminals, upright stress, airy spacing.
This typeface is an italic sans with a clean, geometric foundation and softly rounded bowls. Strokes show gentle modulation, with tapered, slightly sheared terminals that reinforce the slanted rhythm without becoming calligraphic. Uppercase forms are streamlined and relatively narrow in gesture, while lowercase letters keep open apertures and simple construction—most notably a single-storey “a” and “g” with a looped, extended tail. Numerals follow the same smooth, elliptical logic, with clear, contemporary shapes and consistent slant.
It works well for editorial settings where an italic is used as a primary voice—magazine headlines, pull quotes, and standfirsts—thanks to its clean shapes and steady rhythm. The refined slant and open forms also suit branding and packaging that want a modern, polished emphasis without looking decorative.
The overall tone feels modern and composed, projecting an editorial polish rather than a casual or playful voice. Its italic angle adds motion and emphasis, but the restrained geometry keeps it controlled and professional.
The font appears designed to provide a contemporary italic companion (or italic-forward style) with geometric clarity and controlled modulation, balancing speed and elegance while staying highly legible in short-to-medium text and prominent display lines.
The design maintains a steady diagonal cadence across caps, lowercase, and figures, with generous internal whitespace that helps prevent dark spots. Curves are prominent throughout (especially in C, G, O/Q, and the round digits), giving the face a smooth, continuous texture in text.