Sans Normal Urbak 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate, slanted design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals. Curves are drawn with an oval, drawn-out feel, giving bowls and counters a polished, open rhythm, while joins stay clean and controlled. Strokes end in sharp points or subtle flares rather than blunt cuts, and the overall silhouette reads streamlined and slightly condensed in motion, with lively diagonals and a consistent italic flow across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well suited for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and elegant subheads where a refined italic voice is desired. It can also work for short-to-medium passages in books or brochures when set with comfortable spacing, and it excels in branding contexts that benefit from a polished, upscale tone such as fashion, beauty, and event collateral.
The tone is poised and sophisticated, evoking editorial typography and classical writing influenced by pen-made forms. Its contrast and slant create a sense of speed and finesse, lending text a cultivated, high-end presence rather than a utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to provide a sophisticated italic with strong calligraphic influence and high-contrast sparkle, balancing expressive stroke modulation with consistent, modern proportions for contemporary editorial use.
Capitals feel stately and open, with generous interior space in rounded letters and a smooth, continuous gesture in C/G/O/Q. Lowercase forms keep a clear, readable structure while leaning into elegant entry/exit strokes, producing a distinctive texture in word shapes and strong emphasis in italics.