Sans Normal Berud 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, condensed, clean, retro, friendly, economical, space saving, display clarity, modern warmth, compact impact, tall, rounded, monoline, open counters, soft terminals.
A tall, tightly set sans with a strongly condensed stance and monoline stroke treatment. Curves are drawn with smooth, rounded geometry and generally open counters, while verticals dominate the rhythm and keep the texture even. Terminals tend to be softened rather than sharply cut, giving joins a gentle, slightly humanized feel. Proportions are compact in width with consistent cap height and a straightforward, legible construction across letters and numerals.
It performs best in headlines and short blocks where a narrow footprint is useful and the tall proportions add presence—posters, packaging panels, signage, and compact branding lockups. It can work for subheads and UI labels when space is tight, provided sizes and spacing are chosen to avoid crowding in continuous text.
The overall tone feels clean and efficient while still approachable, combining a compact, space-saving silhouette with rounded forms that read as friendly rather than severe. It suggests a subtle mid-century or display-condensed sensibility—orderly and modern, with a touch of casual warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, contemporary sans for display use, prioritizing vertical emphasis and efficient width while keeping forms rounded and readable. It aims for a balanced blend of modern cleanliness and approachable character suitable for attention-getting typography in constrained spaces.
The condensed width creates a strong vertical emphasis that can increase perceived density in longer lines, while the open shapes help maintain readability. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright logic, keeping tabular-looking strings visually uniform even without strictly fixed widths.