Sans Normal Ukdol 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Layfort' by Identity Letters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, book jackets, editorial, refined, formal, crisp, modern-classic, elegance, editorial tone, premium branding, display clarity, modern classic, high-contrast, calligraphic stress, open counters, sharp terminals, sculpted curves.
A high-contrast, upright design with slender hairlines and weighty main strokes that create a crisp, sculpted rhythm. Curves are clean and near-circular where appropriate, with smooth joins and pointed, tapered terminals that feel cut rather than rounded. Uppercase proportions read fairly classical with generous bowls and steady vertical stress, while lowercase forms stay clear and open with compact, well-defined apertures and restrained details (notably in letters like a, e, and t). Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing delicate horizontals with strong verticals for a refined, bookish texture in running text.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and magazine-style typography where contrast and sharp terminals can add sophistication. It also fits branding and packaging that aims for a premium, modern-classic voice, and can work for book covers or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, balancing contemporary cleanliness with a traditional sense of typographic poise. The strong contrast and sharp finishing give it a dressed-up, high-end feel that reads as confident and slightly dramatic without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast voice with clean geometry and minimal embellishment—aiming for a refined, contemporary look that still nods to classical typographic structure.
The font’s contrast and tapered stroke endings make it most striking at display sizes, yet the sample text suggests it can maintain a consistent, even color when spaced normally. Wide, airy rounds (C, G, O, Q) and crisp diagonals (V, W, X, Y) contribute to a clear, orderly silhouette.