Sans Normal Ullel 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazine text, editorial, branding, packaging, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, space-saving, traditional tone, editorial utility, classic typography, high apertures, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, flared terminals, open counters.
A narrow, serifed text face with moderate stroke modulation and a crisp, ink-like finish. Strokes show subtle calligraphic stress, with gently flared terminals and small wedge-like serifs that keep the outlines sharp without feeling ornate. Curves are compact and controlled, producing open counters in letters like C, e, and s, while verticals remain steady and evenly weighted. The numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and several descending forms, giving the set a more traditional text rhythm than lining figures.
This font is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a compact measure is helpful. It can also serve in refined branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional voice and oldstyle numeral styling, especially in headlines, pull quotes, and short passages.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, suited to traditional publishing and cultured branding. Its restrained contrast and compact proportions read as formal and composed rather than decorative, evoking an established, bookish sensibility.
The design appears intended as a readable, space-efficient text face that borrows from traditional serif construction while staying clean and contemporary in detail. Its moderate contrast, open apertures, and disciplined spacing suggest a focus on sustained readability and a classic typographic color on the page.
The design’s narrow fit and consistent rhythm create efficient line-lengths while maintaining clarity in mixed-case settings. Round letters stay relatively tight, and the italic-like liveliness comes from stress and terminals rather than any actual slant.