Sans Normal Ukboy 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, subheads, branding, modern, refined, crisp, formal, space saving, editorial clarity, modern refinement, clean readability, clean, sharp, airy, monolinear feel, compact.
This typeface has a compact, vertical build with relatively tight proportions and a tidy, economical rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with slender hairlines and firmer verticals, producing a crisp, print-like texture at text sizes. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are clean and largely unembellished, and counters stay open despite the narrow set. Overall spacing reads disciplined and even, supporting clear word shapes in running text.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine layouts, newspapers, and reports where a refined, high-contrast texture is desired. The compact proportions make it useful for headlines and subheads when space is limited, and it can also support clean brand systems that want a modern, formal tone.
The overall tone is refined and contemporary, with a calm, authoritative voice. Its sharp contrast and restrained detailing suggest an editorial sensibility—polished, serious, and precise rather than playful. The narrow cadence adds a slightly condensed, efficient feel that suits structured communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, space-efficient voice with crisp contrast and restrained forms. It aims for clarity and polish in both display and text settings, balancing compact width with open counters and disciplined spacing.
The figures appear straightforward and legible with simple, modern forms, matching the font’s compact rhythm. In the sample text, the contrast produces a light-and-dark sparkle that can feel elegant at larger sizes, while remaining controlled and readable when set in paragraphs.