Sans Normal Uhrol 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, reports, forms, captions, clean, neutral, contemporary, straightforward, professional, clarity, space economy, versatility, modern neutrality, functional readability, crisp, restrained, compact, rounded, open counters.
This typeface presents a compact, modern sans with a restrained, even rhythm and gently rounded geometry. Strokes are clean and consistent, with subtle contrast that shows most clearly in curved joins and terminals rather than overt modulation. Counters are generally open and legible, and curves (notably in O, C, and G) feel smoothly drawn rather than mechanical. The lowercase maintains a practical, readable structure with simple two-storey forms where expected and clear differentiation across similar shapes; figures are straightforward and align comfortably with the text color.
Well-suited to interface copy, documentation, and editorial layouts where compactness and clarity are valuable. It should perform reliably for captions, tables, and forms, and can scale up for headings when a clean, unobtrusive sans tone is desired.
The overall tone is neutral and workmanlike, leaning contemporary and pragmatic rather than expressive. It reads as calm and dependable, with a clean presence that stays out of the way in running text while still feeling polished in display sizes.
The font appears designed to prioritize clarity and economy of space while maintaining a contemporary, friendly neutrality. Its balanced shapes and restrained detailing suggest an all-purpose sans meant for consistent performance across a wide range of everyday applications.
The design’s compact proportions and steady spacing create an efficient text color, while the rounded bowls prevent it from feeling overly rigid. Letterforms like the single-storey g and the simple, open e reinforce a clear, utilitarian voice suited to everyday typography.