Sans Normal Ubba 11 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Contralto' by Synthview (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxurious, dramatic, fashion, classic, display impact, premium tone, italic dynamism, modern refinement, slanted, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed, sharp.
A slanted display face with crisp, tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The forms lean strongly to the right and maintain a clean, modern silhouette while showing calligraphic influence in the way curves swell into heavy bowls and then pinch into fine terminals. Counters are generally open and rounded, with smooth, continuous curves in letters like C/O/S and more chiseled joins in diagonals and vertices. Uppercase proportions feel slightly condensed and upright in structure despite the slant, while the lowercase shows a compact, readable rhythm with clear ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same energetic contrast, with rounded shapes and sharp, angled entries that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine covers, and brand marks where the slanted, high-contrast rhythm can be a key visual feature. It can also work for premium packaging and event or cultural posters, especially when paired with a quieter companion face for body copy.
The overall tone is assertive and polished, pairing a contemporary, clean outline with a dramatic, editorial flair. Its strong slant and high stroke modulation add a sense of motion and sophistication that reads as fashion-forward and premium.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, sans-like display voice with italic energy and refined contrast, aiming for high impact without ornamental excess. It balances smooth geometric curves with sharp, tapered terminals to communicate elegance and momentum.
Spacing appears generous enough for display use, and the italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The stroke contrast creates bright internal highlights and sharp finishing points, which gives the face a crisp texture at larger sizes and a more lively, sparkling texture in dense text.