Sans Normal Ukkuv 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, posters, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, print tradition, refined readability, editorial voice, classic elegance, bracketed serifs, transitional, vertical stress, sharp terminals, balanced proportions.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif construction with bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, and a steady upright stance. Strokes transition from thin hairlines to strong verticals, with a calm, even rhythm across lines of text. Counters are moderately open and the overall proportions feel balanced, producing clear word shapes without looking condensed or overly wide. Numerals and capitals follow the same disciplined, print-oriented logic, with sharp joins and refined curves that keep the texture clean at display sizes and structured in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and long-form reading where a classic serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and refined shapes also support impactful headlines, elegant branding, and poster-style display lines when set larger.
The tone is traditional and composed, evoking classic book and editorial typography. Its contrast and detailing lend it a polished, serious voice that can feel literary and authoritative rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on classic print serifs, aiming for a refined, high-contrast look that remains structured and readable. Its consistent modulation and traditional detailing suggest a focus on editorial credibility and typographic polish.
In the sample text, the face builds a fairly dark, confident color, with noticeable hairlines that add sparkle and definition. Curved letters show smooth, controlled modulation, while straight-sided forms keep vertical emphasis and a formal cadence.