Sans Normal Ulmab 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, handmade, space-saving, approachability, distinctiveness, informality, condensed, rounded, monoline, tall, informal.
A condensed, tall sans with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Curves are soft and slightly elastic, giving bowls and counters an airy, open feel, while verticals dominate the overall rhythm. The letterforms show subtle, hand-drawn irregularity in curvature and joins, with simple construction and minimal detailing. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright structure with rounded turns and compact widths.
Best suited to short to medium-length display text where its condensed proportions can save space and add character—such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for playful editorial callouts or titles, while extended body text may feel busy due to the narrow fit and lively shapes.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, with a casual, handcrafted character that feels more whimsical than formal. Its narrow, upright stance reads energetic and a bit eccentric, lending a retro or storybook flavor without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a compact sans with a warm, human touch—combining simple geometric foundations with subtle irregularity to create an approachable, distinctive voice for display typography.
Spacing appears relatively even for a condensed design, and the simplified shapes keep word silhouettes clean despite the quirky curves. The lowercase shows a friendly, rounded texture that becomes especially noticeable in repeated vertical strokes, while the uppercase remains straightforward and legible at display sizes.