Sans Normal Uskaf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, refined, literary, classic, elegant, formal, elegant emphasis, editorial tone, classic italic, slanted, calligraphic, crisp, airy, tapered.
This typeface presents a strongly slanted, high-contrast italic construction with smooth, elliptical curves and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms feel open and clean, with restrained terminals and a calm, consistent rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. The capitals are slightly narrow and poised, while the lowercase shows a traditional italic logic (single-storey a, flowing f, and a gently descending y), producing a measured texture in continuous text. Numerals match the italic stress and contrast, staying clear and well-shaped for mixed typographic use.
It is well-suited for editorial settings such as magazines and book typography, particularly for emphasis, pull quotes, and elegant headings. The crisp contrast and classic italic cadence also make it appropriate for refined branding, invitations, and formal materials where a sophisticated voice is desired.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, evoking editorial italics and classical typography rather than expressive handwriting. Its sharp contrast and measured slant communicate sophistication and formality, lending a premium, literary voice to headings and emphasized passages.
The design appears intended as a classic, high-contrast italic for elegant setting, balancing clarity with a traditional calligraphic stress. It aims to provide a refined italic texture that reads smoothly in text while offering a distinguished look at display sizes.
Curved letters show a pronounced diagonal stress, and joins remain smooth without becoming overly decorative. The italic angle is consistent, and spacing appears even in sample text, creating a light, readable color despite the strong thick–thin modulation.