Sans Normal Urbev 10 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Athisthan' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, branding, posters, elegant, editorial, refined, airy, display, elegance, luxury, modernity, expressiveness, calligraphic, delicate, spiky, dynamic, minimal.
This typeface is a very slender, sharply slanted italic with pronounced contrast between hairline connections and thicker vertical or stress strokes. Curves are drawn with smooth, elongated ovals and tapered terminals, while straight strokes often end in crisp, angled cuts that give the outlines a brisk, blade-like finish. The capitals feel open and spacious with long, clean sweeps, and the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with narrow counters and light joins; overall spacing reads on the generous side, reinforcing an airy texture. Numerals and punctuation match the same high-contrast, tapered construction, with several figures showing graceful curves and fine entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited for large-size applications such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, luxury packaging, and promotional posters where contrast and slant can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or titles, especially when paired with a sturdier companion for body copy.
The overall tone is sophisticated and fashion-forward, with a poised, editorial elegance. Its thin strokes and sharp diagonals create a sense of speed and precision, while the smooth oval forms keep it graceful rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast italic look that feels both minimal and expressive, emphasizing graceful curves, sharp finishing cuts, and an overall light, premium texture for display typography.
The design leans strongly toward a display italic voice: thin hairlines and crisp terminals produce striking sparkle at larger sizes, while the consistent slant and controlled contrast keep lines of text feeling cohesive. The sample text shows a lively, animated word shape where ascenders, descenders, and angled joins contribute to a fluid reading rhythm.