Sans Normal Ugnew 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, dynamic, sporty, confident, retro, emphasis, speed, space saving, headline impact, slanted, compressed, high-energy, clean, angular.
A slanted, compressed design with sturdy strokes and smoothly drawn curves. Letterforms lean forward with a tight stance, showing brisk rhythm and compact counters, especially in round characters like O, o, and 8. Terminals are mostly clean and decisive, with occasional subtle shaping on curves that keeps the texture lively without becoming decorative. Figures follow the same forward-leaning, compact structure, reading clearly while maintaining the font’s energetic pace.
This font performs best where impact and momentum are needed: headlines, posters, sports and performance branding, packaging callouts, and promotional typography. Its condensed, slanted forms make it effective for tight horizontal spaces, such as mastheads, labels, or side-by-side comparisons in marketing layouts.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and action-oriented, with a classic italic urgency that feels suited to motion and emphasis. It carries a slightly vintage, headline-driven energy while staying straightforward and uncluttered.
The design appears intended to deliver emphasis and speed through a forward italic stance and compact proportions, giving designers a strong display voice that remains clean and broadly legible.
The caps appear tall and condensed, producing a strong vertical presence in short lines and logos. In text, the consistent slant and compact widths create a dark, continuous typographic color that benefits from generous tracking or ample line spacing when used at smaller sizes.