Sans Normal Urdep 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, branding, sleek, modern, lively, editorial, energetic, space saving, modern emphasis, dynamic tone, editorial voice, slanted, condensed, clean, crisp, airy.
A slim, right-slanted sans with compact proportions and open counters. Strokes show subtle modulation, with slightly fuller verticals and tapered joins that give the outlines a refined, calligraphic edge without becoming decorative. Curves are smooth and elliptical, terminals are generally clean, and spacing is set to maintain an even forward rhythm despite the narrow set. Numerals follow the same lean and economy, with a simple, readable construction and consistent stroke behavior across the set.
Best suited to space-conscious settings where a strong, fast text rhythm is useful—headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy. Its narrow italic texture also works well for branding accents, packaging panels, and editorial pull quotes where a modern, stylish emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is brisk and contemporary, combining a streamlined narrow profile with a polished, slightly expressive italic movement. It feels confident and agile—more fashion/editorial than technical—while staying clean enough for general communication.
The design appears intended to deliver an economical, high-impact italic voice that reads cleanly while adding motion and sophistication. It aims to balance neutrality with a subtle handwritten energy, giving designers a condensed option for emphasis without resorting to overt script styling.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive diagonal texture in text. Round letters keep generous interior space relative to their width, helping the face avoid looking cramped, and the punctuation integrates smoothly with the same light, tapered stroke endings.