Sans Normal Ukgom 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, literature, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, authority, elegance, editorial tone, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, elegant.
A high-contrast roman with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply defined, tapered terminals. Strokes resolve into small bracketed serifs and wedge-like finishing cuts, giving the outlines a crisp, engraved feel. Capitals are stately and vertically oriented with generous internal counters, while the lowercase shows a comparatively short x-height and compact, disciplined proportions. The numerals follow the same contrasty, old-style rhythm, with curved forms that echo the letters and fine hairlines that stay delicate at text sizes.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial settings, and magazine layouts where classic contrast and refined detail are desirable. It can also perform strongly in display sizes for headlines, pull quotes, and titling that benefit from a traditional, cultured voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an editorial seriousness that reads as timeless rather than trendy. Its sharp details and contrast suggest sophistication and a slightly dramatic, print-oriented elegance.
This design appears intended to deliver a classic reading experience with a strong vertical rhythm and elegant contrast, balancing authoritative capitals with a compact, text-friendly lowercase. The sharp terminals and bracketed serifs point to a desire for crisp reproduction and a polished, editorial finish.
Round letters (like O/C) are smooth and generously drawn, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) feel crisp due to narrow joins and tapered ends. In running text the dark stems create a confident vertical rhythm, while the fine serifs and hairlines add sparkle and texture.