Sans Normal Belis 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, playful, handmade, friendly, retro, quirky, space saving, approachability, informality, personality, condensed, rounded, soft, loopy, informal.
A condensed, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven, hand-drawn geometry. Curves are built from simple circular/elliptical shapes, with occasional subtle swelling and slight wobble that keeps the rhythm lively without breaking consistency. Counters are fairly tight and vertical stems are tall and straight, while bowls and shoulders stay open and smooth; overall spacing feels compact yet readable, especially in mixed-case text.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where a compact width and friendly tone are beneficial—such as packaging, café/food branding, labels, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for narrow navigation labels or small blocks of copy when set with comfortable line spacing.
The face reads friendly and a bit quirky, with a casual, handmade flavor that suggests approachability rather than strict neutrality. Its narrow, buoyant forms and rounded finishing give it a light retro sign-painting or doodled title feel, suitable for warm, personable messaging.
Likely designed to provide a narrow, space-saving sans that still feels human and approachable. The consistent monoline stroke and rounded construction aim for clarity, while the slight handmade irregularity adds personality for expressive display use.
Uppercase letters are tall and simplified, while lowercase forms keep a clean, single-storey look where applicable, reinforcing an informal tone. Numerals match the condensed texture and maintain the same rounded, monoline construction, helping headings and short UI labels feel cohesive.