Sans Normal Ulmig 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine, packaging, art deco, modernist, elegant, sophisticated, editorial, deco revival, display focus, elegant branding, geometric clarity, geometric, refined, tall, airy, minimal.
This typeface uses tall, condensed proportions with clean, largely monolinear strokes and gently modulated curves. Round letters are drawn as narrow ovals, while verticals dominate the texture, producing an even, columnar rhythm across words. Terminals are crisp and simple, with occasional subtle flare-like shaping at joins and ends, and counters stay open and clear despite the tight width. The overall geometry feels constructed and disciplined, with smooth bowls and restrained detailing that keeps the silhouette sharp at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography where its narrow build and elegant rhythm can define the layout—headlines, subheads, posters, and identity lockups. It also works well for fashion, hospitality, and boutique packaging where a refined, geometric voice is desired; for long passages, it is more effective in short editorial blocks or pull quotes than in dense body text.
The font conveys a polished, design-forward tone with clear Art Deco and modernist cues. Its slender stance and controlled geometry give it a poised, upscale feeling—stylish rather than playful, and more boutique than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, condensed display sans with geometric structure and a classic-deco flavor. It prioritizes a strong vertical presence and clean silhouettes to create an upscale, contemporary headline tool that remains legible while feeling distinctive.
In the sample text, the condensed forms create strong vertical cadence and a distinctive headline voice. The numerals match the same slim, oval-based construction, integrating smoothly with the letterforms for mixed alphanumeric settings.