Sans Normal Ulkal 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, modern, refined, calm, clean, modernization, refinement, clarity, distinct texture, crisp, open, sculpted, monolinear feel, flared terminals.
A crisp, upright sans with pronounced stroke contrast and subtly sculpted, flared terminals that give strokes a tapered, calligraphic finish. Curves are smooth and fairly circular, while joins stay clean and controlled, producing a tidy rhythm in text. Proportions feel balanced with open counters and clear apertures, and the overall spacing reads even without looking tight. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, restrained geometry, with small optical refinements visible in the tapering of stems and diagonals.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine-style layouts, and brand systems that want a clean sans voice with added refinement. It should also perform nicely for posters and packaging where the high-contrast texture can be appreciated, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is modern and editorial, pairing a clean sans structure with a hint of sophistication from its contrast and tapered endings. It feels composed and polished rather than playful, lending a quietly premium character to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to modernize a straightforward sans skeleton by introducing controlled contrast and gently flared terminals, creating a distinctive texture while keeping forms clear and versatile.
The sample text shows good clarity at display sizes, where the contrast and tapered terminals become a defining texture. The design’s slightly modulated strokes add personality without drifting into overtly decorative territory.