Sans Normal Ufdem 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, technical, modern, poster, space saving, impactful display, technical tone, signage clarity, squared, angular, tight, vertical, compact.
A condensed sans with tall proportions and a tight overall fit. Strokes show pronounced contrast between strong verticals and finer horizontals, giving the design a crisp, engineered rhythm. Curves are largely squared-off into rounded-rectangle forms, with flat terminals and minimal modulation at joins; counters tend to be narrow and vertically oriented. Uppercase forms are clean and compact, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian construction with single-storey shapes and short ascenders/descenders that reinforce the dense texture in text.
It works best for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a compact, high-impact voice is needed and space is at a premium. The condensed width makes it useful for labels, UI headers, and editorial titling that must stay narrow without losing presence.
The font reads as industrial and technical, combining a streamlined condensed silhouette with a slightly retro, machine-made feel. Its sharp vertical emphasis and squared curves suggest signage, labeling, and display typography where clarity and compactness matter. Overall it conveys efficiency, seriousness, and a controlled, modern tone.
The likely intention is a space-efficient display sans that balances legibility with a bold, structured personality. By combining condensed proportions, squared curves, and strong vertical emphasis, it aims to deliver a technical, industrial look suited to modern branding and functional communication.
The design’s high vertical stress and tight apertures create strong word-shape blocks, especially in all caps. Numerals appear designed for impact and alignment, matching the same squared, condensed logic as the letters.