Sans Normal Ukbar 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, reports, literary titles, refined, classic, bookish, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, typographic neutrality, crisp, clean, elegant, open, bracketed.
A crisp, high-contrast text face with vertical stress and a calm, upright stance. Strokes alternate between thin hairlines and stronger stems, with carefully modulated curves and generally closed, tidy apertures. Terminals are clean and decisive, and many joins show subtle, bracket-like transitions that soften the geometry without adding overt ornament. Proportions feel balanced and slightly narrow in the round letters, while spacing reads even and measured across the alphabet and numerals.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, essays, and reports where a refined, high-contrast texture is desirable. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and section openers that benefit from a classic, polished presence without heavy stylization.
The overall tone is polished and literary, leaning toward traditional publishing rather than overtly contemporary branding. Its sharp hairlines and controlled rhythm convey seriousness and precision, while the smooth curvature keeps it approachable and composed. It suggests an editorial, institutional voice with a touch of classic sophistication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, publication-oriented face that balances high-contrast elegance with dependable readability. Its controlled modulation and reserved detailing aim to provide a trustworthy, cultured typographic voice across both display and text settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady gray value at paragraph scale, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l, O/0) and numerals that match the text’s contrast and texture. The design favors clarity and restraint, with details that reward larger sizes while remaining orderly in continuous reading.