Sans Normal Sogun 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, captions, ui labels, tables, practical, modern, utilitarian, calm, retro-leaning, space-saving, clarity, neutrality, legibility, information, condensed, clean, compact, crisp, direct.
A condensed, sans-serif design with clean, mostly uniform strokes and a modest contrast that becomes noticeable in curves and joins. Proportions are tall and compact with tight horizontal footprint, and the curves are smooth and rounded rather than geometric to the point of rigidity. Terminals are generally plain and direct, producing a tidy, linear texture in text, while small details (like the two-storey lowercase g and simple, open counters) add a slightly humanized character.
Works well where narrow set width is valuable, such as headlines, subheads, captions, UI labels, tables, and dense informational layouts. It can also serve for editorial or brand systems that need a clean, contemporary voice without looking overly technical. The compact texture makes it useful for signage-like applications and packaging where content must fit into limited horizontal space.
This typeface gives off a crisp, matter-of-fact tone with a slightly retro, utilitarian calm. Its narrow stance and clean drawing feel efficient and economical, while the subtly human rhythm keeps it from feeling sterile. Overall it reads as practical and composed, suited to straightforward messaging.
The design appears intended for efficient, space-conscious composition while maintaining clear letterforms and a steady reading rhythm. Its straightforward shapes and restrained detailing suggest a focus on neutral communication and dependable everyday typography rather than expressive display styling.
The sample text shows a consistent, even typographic color despite the condensed proportions. Numerals appear similarly narrow and aligned with the overall tall, efficient cadence of the alphabet.