Univers Ultra Condensed represents the most compressed variant in Adrian Frutiger's systematic Univers family, featuring severely narrowed letterforms with dramatically reduced character widths. The typeface maintains the characteristic neo-grotesque qualities of its parent family—neutral expression, uniform stroke weight, and closed apertures—while pushing horizontal compression to extreme limits. Its condensed proportions create exceptional spatial economy and strong vertical emphasis, making letterforms appear tall and commanding despite maintaining excellent legibility at display sizes.
