Sans Normal Ugrof 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MN Regraft' by Mantra Naga Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, branding, invitations, elegant, dynamic, refined, literary, expressive italic, editorial voice, elegant emphasis, literary tone, calligraphic, angled, crisp, brisk, open.
This font is an italicized design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a brisk, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes taper into sharp, clean terminals, and curves are drawn with a smooth, slightly calligraphic tension rather than purely geometric symmetry. Counters are generally open, with rounded forms that feel airy while maintaining crisp edges. The overall color is lively and textured due to the contrast and angled stress, and spacing feels comfortable for running text without looking rigidly uniform.
It suits editorial typography—magazines, feature articles, and book interiors—where an italic voice is used for emphasis or to carry a refined tone. The sharp terminals and contrast also work well for branding and display lines such as headlines, pull quotes, and invitations, especially when a classic, elegant feel is desired.
The tone is polished and expressive, suggesting a classic, literary sensibility with a contemporary sharpness. Its slanted motion and contrast give it a sense of speed and sophistication, reading as confident and tasteful rather than casual. The impression is more editorial and refined than utilitarian, with an emphasis on voice and elegance.
The design appears intended to provide an expressive italic with strong typographic color and a refined, high-contrast profile. Its shapes prioritize graceful motion and clear wordforms, aiming to bridge formal sophistication with practical readability in text and display settings.
Uppercase forms present strong silhouettes with clean diagonals and pointed joins, while lowercase shapes keep an energetic flow and recognizable cursive-like construction in letters such as a, e, g, and y. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic and appear designed to harmonize with text rather than stand as strictly tabular figures.