Sans Normal Ulmer 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheadings, posters, packaging, branding, modern, clean, editorial, refined, neutral, space saving, clarity, editorial tone, neutral branding, condensed, monolinear, open apertures, high-waisted, tall ascenders.
A condensed, upright sans with a clean, monolinear feel and gently rounded joins. Proportions are tall and tight, with narrow counters and compact sidebearings that create a vertical, column-like rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and S), while straight strokes stay crisp and evenly weighted. Uppercase forms are simple and restrained, and the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, slender stems, and long ascenders/descenders that emphasize height over width.
This face is well suited to space-saving headlines and subheads, particularly in layouts where verticality and tight measure are desirable. It can work in posters, packaging, and brand systems that need a clean condensed voice, and it can also serve for short text blocks or captions where economy of space matters.
The overall tone is contemporary and disciplined, with an editorial polish. Its narrow build reads efficient and purposeful, while the softly rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended as a modern condensed workhorse: a neutral sans optimized for efficient width, consistent texture, and clear letterforms across display and text settings.
Numerals appear straightforward and legible with consistent stroke logic and compact widths, matching the text’s vertical emphasis. The punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a steady, even texture suited to continuous reading, though the condensed width makes the rhythm feel intentionally tight.