Sans Normal Ukref 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, headlines, elegant, refined, modern, calm, clarity, modern refinement, editorial tone, premium feel, crisp, open, airy, tall caps, calligraphic stress.
A clean, upright text face with pronounced thick–thin contrast and smooth, rounded curves. Capitals are tall and stately with generous counters, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and a slightly calligraphic feel in curved strokes. Terminals are mostly clean and tapered rather than blunt, and joins stay controlled, giving the design a crisp rhythm in words. Numerals follow the same contrasty, gently modulated construction and read clearly alongside the letters.
This font is well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and feature layouts, as well as book covers and brand systems that want a modern, elevated voice. It performs particularly well for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where its contrast and open counters can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and composed, with an editorial sophistication that feels contemporary rather than ornamental. Its contrast and open shapes lend a quiet sense of luxury and clarity, suitable for refined messaging without becoming flashy.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, refined reading experience by combining clean sans-like simplicity with serif-like stroke modulation. It emphasizes clarity and elegance through open forms, controlled proportions, and a consistent contrast-driven rhythm.
In the samples, spacing appears even and unforced, supporting smooth word shapes at larger text sizes. The design’s contrast and fine strokes give it a delicate edge, so it visually shines where rendering is sharp and sizes aren’t too small.