Sans Normal Uknab 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, long reading, academic, classic, bookish, calm, formal, literary, readability, traditional text, space-saving, editorial neutrality, transitional, oldstyle, bracketed, sharp, high-contrast.
This typeface shows a traditional serif construction with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and crisp, slightly wedge-like terminals. Capitals are relatively narrow with steady vertical stress and compact proportions, while lowercase forms keep a normal x-height and open counters for readability. Curves are smoothly drawn and the joins feel controlled rather than calligraphic, producing an even rhythm in text. Numerals are lining and fairly narrow, matching the overall compact set width.
It is well suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where steady texture and familiar letterforms support comfortable reading. The compact capitals and narrow set also make it useful for headlines or captions where space is limited while maintaining a traditional tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a composed, editorial feel rather than a contemporary or expressive one. Its restrained contrast and conventional proportions give it a dependable, formal voice suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with compact proportions and restrained detailing, aiming for a classic print-oriented texture that remains clear in continuous paragraphs.
In the sample text, spacing appears balanced and the shapes maintain clarity at larger sizes; distinctive details include a tidy two-storey “a” and “g,” a sharp, elegant “W,” and a serifed “I” that reads clearly in all-caps settings.