Sans Normal Urgat 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book italic, pull quotes, branding, elegant, refined, dramatic, classic, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, premium tone, classic italic, crisp, calligraphic, slanted, tapered, airy.
This font is a high-contrast italic with sharply tapered strokes and smooth, oval-driven curves. Letterforms lean forward with a consistent slant and a lively rhythm, combining slender hairlines with thicker stressed strokes that create pronounced sparkle. Terminals are clean and mostly unbracketed, with subtle calligraphic shaping in joins and curves; counters are relatively open, helping the design stay legible despite the contrast. Capitals are narrow and poised, while the lowercase shows fluid, slightly varied widths and a traditional italic construction, including a single-storey “a” and an italic “f” with a long, descending form. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, with clear, elegant silhouettes and fine entry/exit strokes.
This font performs especially well for editorial typography—magazine features, book italics, introductions, and pull quotes—where its contrast and slanted rhythm can be appreciated. It also suits refined branding applications such as wordmarks, packaging accents, invitations, and headlines that need a graceful, upscale tone.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting sophistication and a sense of motion. Its sharp contrast and forward lean feel expressive and premium, reading as confident, stylish, and distinctly editorial. The impression is more formal than casual, suited to contexts where elegance and nuance matter.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic voice with high contrast and clean, contemporary finishing. It prioritizes elegance and emphasis, offering a polished, expressive companion for text and display use where a sophisticated italic is needed.
At larger sizes the hairline details and pointed terminals become a defining feature, producing a crisp, high-fashion look. In denser text settings, the strong stroke modulation and narrow italic rhythm give a classic “book italic” character with pronounced emphasis.