Sans Normal Ukdol 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, magazines, book design, headlines, branding, editorial, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, elegance, authority, editorial tone, classic voice, bracketed, sculpted, crisp, tapered, transitional.
A high-contrast text face with crisp, tapered strokes and subtly bracketed terminals that read as a serif-influenced construction. Proportions are fairly traditional, with moderate capitals and a normal-looking x-height; rounds are smooth and open while joins stay clean and controlled. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g,” a narrow, slightly arched “f,” and a compact “e,” while figures mix straight stems with curved bowls for a balanced, bookish rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where contrast and a classic texture are desired. It can also handle display roles—titles, pull quotes, and brand typography—when an elegant, traditionally grounded impression is needed.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial, combining clarity with a measured elegance. Its contrast and refined detailing suggest a mature, traditional voice rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
Likely intended to deliver a classic reading experience with a contemporary cleanliness, leveraging pronounced stroke modulation and careful proportions to create a refined, authoritative texture across both text and larger sizes.
Spacing appears even and comfortable in paragraph setting, with distinct letterforms that maintain differentiation at text sizes (notably in the bowls of b/p/q and the open counters of c/e). The design’s sharp tapers and controlled modulation add a subtle sense of sophistication without becoming overly decorative.