Sans Normal Ufgiy 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, classic, formal, confident, stately, editorial impact, classic authority, print contrast, display presence, bracketing, vertical stress, tight apertures, tapered joins, strong serifs.
A sturdy, high-contrast text face with pronounced bracketed serifs, a relatively vertical stress, and a compact, upright stance. Stems are thick and confident while hairlines are noticeably finer, creating crisp transitions at joins and terminals. Curves are rounded but controlled, with fairly tight apertures in letters like C, G, S, and e, and broad, weighty bowls in b, d, p, and q. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a moderate x-height, short ascenders, and robust, slightly calligraphic details in terminals and ear-like strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern, with prominent curves and sharp, wedge-like finishing strokes that read clearly at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and book-cover typography where high contrast and strong serifs can carry a page. It can also work for branding and posters that need a classic, authoritative tone, especially at medium to large sizes where the fine strokes remain crisp.
The overall tone feels traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial voice. Its strong contrast and weight give it a confident, headline-ready presence, while the classical detailing suggests refinement and seriousness rather than casual utility.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, print-forward voice with strong contrast and commanding color on the page. It prioritizes decisive shapes and classic serif structure to create impact in display and editorial contexts while remaining coherent in longer sample lines.
Spacing appears generously open in the sample setting, helping the dense letterforms breathe despite the compact apertures. Diacritics are not shown; punctuation in the sample demonstrates that the design maintains its contrast and firmness in continuous text, with particularly bold presence in caps and strong silhouette in round letters.