Sans Normal Ufgov 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book design, magazines, posters, formal, literary, authoritative, classic, editorial voice, classic authority, print contrast, headline impact, bracketed, transitional, crisp, stately, calligraphic.
A high-contrast text face with strong vertical stress, crisp hairlines, and weighty main stems. The overall color is dark and authoritative, with compact counters and tight apertures that emphasize a dense, print-like texture. Curved letters show smooth, slightly calligraphic modulation, while joins and terminals often finish with small bracketed, wedge-like endings that read as restrained serifs. Uppercase proportions feel tall and steady; lowercase forms are sturdy with a two-storey “a” and “g”, a compact “e”, and a firm, straight-backed rhythm across n/m/h. Numerals are similarly contrasty, with a distinctive, more oldstyle-flavored “2” and “3” that introduce gentle stroke taper and a traditional feel.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine titles, and book typography where a classic, authoritative texture is desired. It can also work for branding in cultural or institutional contexts (publishers, journals, galleries) that benefit from a traditional, high-contrast voice.
The font conveys a bookish, editorial tone—serious, established, and slightly traditional. Its contrast and finishing details suggest heritage publishing and institutional communication rather than casual or playful use.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, publication-oriented presence with traditional finishing and pronounced contrast, balancing crisp display impact with a readable, text-rooted structure.
At larger sizes the hairlines and brackets become a defining elegance, while at smaller sizes the dense counters and sharp contrast can create a punchy, ink-on-paper presence. The italic is not shown, and the displayed roman relies on contrast and terminal shaping rather than geometry for character.