Sans Normal Added 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grift' by 38-lineart, 'Aukim' by AukimVisuel, and 'Giriton' by Hazztype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, signage, branding, editorial, clean, modern, neutral, technical, efficient, clarity, modernization, emphasis, utility, versatility, oblique, monoline, open counters, rounded terminals, geometric.
A slanted, monoline sans with clean, rounded curves and a crisp, even rhythm. Letterforms lean consistently with smooth joins and largely circular bowls, giving the design a geometric backbone. Counters are open and legible, apertures stay clear in shapes like C, S, and e, and the overall spacing reads balanced without feeling tight. Figures follow the same straightforward construction, with simple curves and minimal detailing.
This font works well for UI copy, product UI/UX labeling, dashboards, and other settings where an italic sans is needed without sacrificing clarity. It also suits contemporary branding, short editorial pull quotes, captions, and wayfinding where a clean, forward-leaning voice helps emphasize motion or differentiation (e.g., highlights, secondary emphasis, or callouts).
The tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a light sense of forward motion from the consistent slant. It feels pragmatic rather than expressive—polished, unobtrusive, and suited to contemporary interfaces and branding that want clarity without ornament.
The design appears intended as a utilitarian italic sans: geometric, readable, and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Its restrained detailing and even stroke treatment suggest a focus on clarity and neutral versatility, providing emphasis through slant rather than decorative features.
Uppercase forms keep a straightforward, geometric presence (notably round O/Q and clean diagonals in V/W/X), while lowercase maintains simple, familiar silhouettes with a single-storey a and open e. The italic angle is steady across letters and numbers, creating cohesive word shapes in running text.