Sans Normal Usmaz 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linear' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, branding, interfaces, presentations, subheads, modern, clean, businesslike, dynamic, neutral, clarity, emphasis, modernity, versatility, oblique, open apertures, rounded forms, humanist, airy spacing.
This is an oblique/italic sans with smooth, rounded constructions and moderate stroke modulation. Curves are elliptical and well-controlled, with open counters and generally generous internal space that keeps forms legible in running text. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a steady forward rhythm. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with a normal x-height and clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/l/1 and O/0) through distinct silhouettes.
It suits editorial typography, brand systems, and presentation or marketing copy where an italic voice is needed without resorting to a serif. The consistent slant and open shapes make it appropriate for UI accents, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium paragraphs where a contemporary, polished tone is desired.
The overall tone is modern and straightforward, with a slight sense of motion from the oblique angle. It reads as professional and neutral rather than playful, giving text a crisp, editorial energy without becoming aggressive or overly stylized.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic companion for a modern sans system: clean geometry, readable counters, and a consistent oblique angle aimed at clarity in text while adding a subtle sense of speed and emphasis.
Terminals are predominantly clean and uncluttered, and the round letters (C, O, Q, e) show smooth joins and even curvature. Numerals follow the same oblique logic and appear designed for text use, with clear, familiar shapes and stable rhythm in sequences.