Sans Normal Udmop 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Optima' and 'Optima Nova' by Linotype, 'MC Attrey' by Maulana Creative, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Alinea Incise' by Présence Typo, 'Tabac Glam' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Classico' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, bookish, impactful text, classic tone, editorial voice, strong presence, bracketed, vertical stress, ball terminals, ink traps, sheared joins.
A heavy text face with clear stroke modulation and compact, sturdy shapes. Curves show a pronounced vertical stress, with rounded bowls that transition into firmer stems through subtly bracketed joins. Terminals are mostly blunt and slightly softened, and the lowercase introduces traditional details such as a two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and a brisk, curved “r,” giving the design a familiar reading rhythm. Capitals are tall and stately with broad proportions, while figures are robust and evenly colored, maintaining strong presence in both isolated glyphs and continuous text.
Well suited to headlines, magazine or newspaper-style typography, and other editorial applications where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can anchor book covers, packaging, and branding systems that want a traditional, confident tone, and it performs particularly well in large sizes for posters and feature titles.
The overall tone feels confident and traditional, leaning toward an editorial, print-minded voice. Its weight and contrast read as serious and authoritative, with a slightly old-style warmth from the rounded forms and classical lowercase structures.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading feel with heightened impact—combining familiar, traditional letter structures with a heavier, more commanding presence for attention-driven typography.
In text, the letterforms create a dense, emphatic texture with strong verticals and controlled spacing. The heavy weight and modulated strokes make it especially striking at display sizes, while the conventional lowercase construction supports extended reading when set with generous leading.