Sans Normal Ukduv 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, pull quotes, literary, refined, classic, formal, elegant display, editorial tone, premium branding, classic-modern blend, crisp, elegant, calligraphic, sharp, bracketed.
A high-contrast Latin typeface with crisp, tapered strokes and sharp, triangular terminals that read as serif-like cuts. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and corners stay precise, giving the letterforms a slightly calligraphic, engraved feel. Uppercase proportions are stately with clean vertical stress, and the lowercase shows compact bowls and narrow apertures that keep text color even. Numerals follow the same contrast and tapering logic, producing a consistent rhythm across mixed text.
Well suited to magazine headlines, book jackets, and other editorial typography where elegance and contrast are desirable. It also works for logos and brand wordmarks that want a classic, upscale impression, and for pull quotes or titles where the sharp terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a polished, editorial sensibility. Its sharp terminals and strong thick–thin transitions evoke a classic, cultured voice suited to formal messaging and sophisticated branding.
The design appears intended to blend modern clarity with classic, high-contrast detailing, delivering a refined voice for display-forward typography. Its consistent tapering and controlled curves aim to provide a distinctive, premium texture in short to medium lengths of text.
In paragraph settings the design maintains a clean, dark text color, but the pronounced contrast and fine hairlines suggest it will look best when given adequate size and resolution. The distinctive tapering at stroke ends adds personality without becoming decorative.