Sans Normal Ullal 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, literary, classic, formal, calm, readability, editorial tone, space saving, traditional voice, high-waisted, tapered, crisp, open, refined.
A refined, text-oriented serif with compact proportions and clear, tapered strokes. The letterforms show moderate contrast with crisp terminals and small, bracketed-looking serifs that stay unobtrusive at reading sizes. Rounds are controlled and slightly condensed, with a steady rhythm and even color across lines. Lowercase shapes feel traditional and legible, with a two-storey “g” and a straightforward, workmanlike set of figures.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine articles, where its compact width and steady rhythm help maintain an efficient line length. It can also serve in reports and institutional documents, and as a quiet headline companion when a traditional, authoritative voice is needed.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, conveying a composed, bookish seriousness rather than overt personality. It reads as trustworthy and established, with enough sharpness to feel crisp and contemporary in print-forward layouts.
The design appears intended as a practical, general-purpose text face: compact, readable, and conservative in detail. Its tapered strokes and restrained serifs aim to deliver a familiar editorial texture while preserving clarity across paragraphs.
Capitals are tall and relatively narrow, giving headings a dignified, vertical stance. The sample text shows stable word shapes and consistent spacing that support continuous reading, while the numerals and punctuation maintain the same restrained, print-like finish.