Sans Normal Usnef 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, elegant, refined, dynamic, classic, expressive italic, editorial voice, elegant display, calligraphic feel, calligraphic, angular, sculpted, crisp, airy.
A sharply slanted italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like stroke endings. Curves are smooth and elliptical, while joins and terminals show angled cuts that add a chiseled, drawn-with-a-pen feel. Uppercase forms are compact and slightly narrow with flowing diagonals; lowercase is more open, with single-storey a and g and a long, descending j that emphasizes the italic rhythm. Numerals follow the same high-contrast construction, with distinctive curved bowls and tapered terminals that keep the texture lively across mixed text.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is central—magazine feature heads, pull quotes, and book jacket titling. It also fits branding applications that want a refined, fashion-leaning tone, and formal materials like invitations where contrast and slant add elegance.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, balancing literary sophistication with forward motion. The sharp terminals and strong contrast lend a fashion/editorial attitude, while the rounded counters keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended as an expressive italic that reads clearly while delivering a high-contrast, calligraphic character. Its consistent slant and sculpted terminals suggest a focus on stylish display and editorial settings rather than neutral everyday text.
Stroke contrast is strong enough to create sparkle in text, especially in combinations of round and diagonal letters. The italic angle is consistent and energetic, and spacing appears generous, giving the face an airy, high-end feel in paragraphs and large settings.