Sans Normal Ufgik 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, classic text, editorial presence, strong readability, bracketed, vertical stress, oldstyle figures, open counters, crisp joins.
This typeface presents as a sturdy, high-contrast roman with clear, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical stress. Strokes move between thick stems and finer hairlines, with smooth curves and controlled, slightly calligraphic modulation rather than mechanical uniformity. Proportions are moderate and readable: capitals are broad and stable, while lowercase forms show open counters and traditional serif construction, including two-storey “a” and “g.” Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varying heights and a more text-oriented rhythm than lining digits, supporting continuous reading in paragraphs.
It works well for editorial headlines and subheads where contrast and weight can add drama, and it can also serve as a robust text face for printed matter when generous leading and size are used. The oldstyle numerals make it particularly fitting for book typography, essays, and long-form layouts that mix figures into running text.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and refinement. Its strong contrast and confident weight give it a serious, established voice suited to classic publishing and institutional communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, publication-ready voice with strong contrast and clear serif structure, prioritizing classic readability and a confident presence in both display and text sizes.
In text settings the face reads with a pronounced blackness and a tight, disciplined rhythm, where serifs and terminals provide clear word shapes. The italic is not shown; all samples appear in a roman style with consistent, deliberate detailing across curves and joins.