Sans Normal Udkim 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Britannic EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Britannic' by Linotype, 'Grenoble Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Grenoble' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Britannic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, literary, readability, prestige, hierarchy, tradition, bracketed, oldstyle figures, sharp terminals, open counters, crisp.
A sturdy text face with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting strokes, producing a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Capitals are tall and stately with slightly condensed proportions and clean, tapered terminals; curves are smoothly drawn and counters stay open even at heavier weights. The lowercase shows a traditional text structure with a two‑storey “a” and “g,” compact apertures, and firm vertical stress that keeps lines looking even. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with noticeable ascenders/descenders, contributing to a bookish texture in running text.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and section titles, where its contrast and firmness add hierarchy. It can also work for book or long-form settings that want a traditional, high-structure texture, and for branding that aims for an established, classic voice.
The overall tone reads serious and editorial, with a traditional, institution-ready voice. Its strong contrast and dignified proportions suggest a classic, literary character suited to content that benefits from authority and restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-and-display workhorse with strong contrast and disciplined proportions, producing an authoritative page color and refined typographic presence.
The sample text shows robust paragraph color and strong word shapes, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l, O/0) through proportion and detailing. The design favors clarity and structure over softness, giving it a confident presence at display sizes while remaining composed in longer lines.