Sans Normal Ugraz 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine design, fashion branding, pull quotes, posters, editorial, refined, dynamic, fashion-forward, literary, elegant emphasis, stylish display, editorial voice, dynamic hierarchy, calligraphic, brisk, crisp, slanted, bracketed.
A high-contrast italic with a brisk forward slant and crisp, tapered stroke endings. Curves are smooth and elliptical, while joins and terminals show subtle calligraphic modulation that creates a lively thick–thin rhythm. The design maintains clean, open counters and a relatively compact footprint, with narrow apertures and neatly controlled overshoots that keep lines of text tight and polished. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern, with elegant curves and sharp, angled entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to editorial headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where the contrast and slant can carry tone and hierarchy. It also fits fashion and lifestyle branding, poster titling, and short-form display typography that benefits from a sleek, energetic texture.
The overall tone is refined and expressive, blending modern polish with a hint of classic editorial sophistication. Its slanted, high-contrast movement reads as confident and stylish, giving text an intentional, designed feel rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The design appears intended as a polished italic display voice that delivers elegance and motion through strong contrast and controlled, calligraphic terminals. It prioritizes personality and refined rhythm for prominent settings while remaining structured enough for short passages.
Diagonal strokes and curved letters show pronounced modulation, which adds sparkle at larger sizes but can create a darker texture in dense settings. The italic forms feel purpose-drawn rather than mechanically slanted, with consistent stress across rounds and a cohesive rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.