Sans Contrasted Uhra 5 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display impact, editorial tone, premium branding, modern classic, crisp, sharp, sculpted, calligraphic, tapered.
A sharply contrasted display face with crisp, wedge-like terminals and a strong thick–thin rhythm throughout. Vertical strokes read as weighty and anchored, while joins and curves taper into hairline-like connections, producing a sculpted, high-drama silhouette. Proportions are slightly condensed in many capitals, with firm, straight-sided structure in letters like E and H contrasted against broad bowls and sweeping curves in C, G, O, and Q. The lowercase shows a steady, readable x-height and lively modulation, with pointed entry/exit strokes and compact counters that keep the overall texture dense and punchy.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, pull quotes, and brand marks where its contrast and sharp terminals can read cleanly. It will perform especially well in fashion/editorial layouts, premium packaging, and poster typography that benefits from a bold, high-impact voice. For longer text, it’s most effective in short bursts with comfortable spacing and sufficient size.
The font conveys an editorial, fashion-forward tone with a refined but assertive presence. Its extreme modulation and knife-sharp terminals feel premium and curated, leaning toward classic print sophistication rather than casual utility. The overall voice is elegant and dramatic, designed to command attention at larger sizes.
The design appears intended as an attention-first display serif for contemporary editorial and branding work, blending classic high-contrast proportions with crisp, modern sharpness. The goal seems to be maximum visual punch and refinement, using tapered terminals and strong vertical emphasis to create an upscale, print-like texture.
In text settings the heavy verticals create a strong horizontal rhythm line-to-line, while the thin connecting strokes add sparkle and air in the interior spaces. Numerals follow the same sculpted contrast, reading best when given adequate size and spacing so the finest strokes don’t visually disappear. Rounded forms and diagonals (such as in V, W, and X) emphasize the calligraphic influence and add a slightly theatrical flair.