Sans Normal Ufgen 4 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Optima Nova' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, confident, contemporary, institutional, serious, impact, clarity, modernity, authority, crisp, clean, open, robust, rounded.
A robust, high-contrast sans with broad proportions and large, open counters. Curves are smooth and near-geometric, while terminals are clean and mostly flat, creating a crisp silhouette. The stroke modulation is pronounced for a sans, with verticals reading heavier than horizontals, giving an assertive rhythm in text. Overall spacing feels generous, and the forms maintain a steady, upright posture with a clear, modern structure.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display-forward settings where its contrast and broad proportions can show clearly. It also works well for branding and editorial layouts that need a modern, authoritative voice, and for packaging or signage where bold, clean letterforms are preferred.
The font conveys a confident, editorial tone that feels contemporary and authoritative. Its strong contrast and broad stance add impact without becoming ornamental, balancing clarity with a slightly formal, print-like presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans voice with added punch through strong contrast and wide, open shapes. It prioritizes clear silhouettes and a confident typographic color for impactful short-to-medium text.
Round letters like O and C are notably open and even, while straight-sided forms keep a firm, architectural feel. Numerals follow the same sturdy, high-contrast logic, reading clearly at display sizes and remaining orderly in mixed text.