Sans Normal Uhrol 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, modern, efficient, direct, industrial, utilitarian, space saving, clarity, impact, modern utility, tall, condensed, crisp, clean, compact.
A tall, compact sans with a condensed footprint and straightforward construction. Strokes are sturdy and fairly even, with subtle modulation that adds definition at joins without turning the face into a high-contrast style. Curves are smooth and slightly squared-off in feel, while terminals read as clean and decisive. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is vertical and economical, giving letters a stacked, space-saving texture in text.
This font is well suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where space is tight and impact is needed, such as posters, packaging, and signage. It can also serve branding and identity systems that want a compact, contemporary sans with a firm presence, especially in large sizes or UI labels where width economy matters.
The tone is modern and no-nonsense, favoring clarity and efficiency over warmth. Its narrow proportions and firm stroke presence create an assertive, workmanlike voice that feels contemporary and slightly industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient sans for modern display and utility settings, balancing clean geometry with enough modulation and shaping to keep forms distinct. Its overall construction prioritizes compactness and consistency across letters and numbers for confident, practical typography.
Uppercase forms feel disciplined and compact, while lowercase maintains good differentiation (notably in bowls and tails) to keep words recognizable at display sizes. Numerals align with the same condensed, sturdy logic, producing a consistent color across mixed text and figures.