Sans Normal Ugraf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imperial' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, magazines, book covers, pull quotes, editorial, refined, classic, lively, formal, italic emphasis, editorial elegance, display clarity, refined tone, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge terminals, diagonal stress, open counters.
This italic design uses strong diagonal stress and high contrast between thick stems and hairline joins, producing a crisp, lively rhythm. Letterforms show sharp, wedge-like terminals and subtly bracketed transitions that give curves a sculpted, ink-driven feel. The uppercase is relatively narrow and poised, while the lowercase mixes rounded bowls with longer, energetic ascenders and descenders, creating an elegant forward slant in text. Numerals follow the same contrasty, slightly calligraphic construction, with distinctive curves and tapered ends that read well at display sizes.
It suits editorial applications such as magazine headlines, book-cover titling, pull quotes, and refined branding where an italic voice is desired. The strong contrast and sharpened terminals make it particularly effective in larger sizes and short-to-medium text runs that benefit from emphasis and elegance.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, with a classic, literary flavor. Its pronounced italic motion and crisp contrast feel sophisticated and intentional, lending a sense of authority and elegance without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as an assertive italic for sophisticated typography, combining high-contrast calligraphic logic with a clean, contemporary finish. It aims to provide a distinctive emphasized voice that remains readable and cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Round letters like O/C/G and the bowls in a/e/g show clean, elliptical construction with open counters, while pointed joins and tapered strokes add sparkle in words. The sample text reveals a consistent slant and a steady baseline, with enough stroke definition to keep forms distinct even in dense lines.