Sans Normal Itbor 4 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'RF Dewi' by Russian Fonts, and 'Menseal' by Yukita Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, friendly, sporty, retro, high impact, approachability, bold branding, clear signage, rounded, blocky, geometric, soft corners.
A heavy, expanded sans with broadly rounded geometry and squared-off terminals. Curves are built from smooth, near-elliptical bowls, while joins and corners are softened rather than sharp, creating a sturdy, cushioned silhouette. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and compact, with short ascenders/descenders and a strong, uniform stroke presence that keeps lines of text feeling dense and solid.
Best suited for short, high-visibility text such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging fronts, and signage where a strong, friendly voice is needed. It can work for brief subheads or callouts, but the dense texture is most effective at medium-to-large sizes rather than long body copy.
The letterforms feel upbeat and approachable, pairing a confident, billboard-like presence with friendly rounding that avoids harshness. Its wide stance and simplified shapes suggest a sporty, poster-forward tone with a touch of retro display energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, accessible tone, using broad proportions and rounded, geometric construction to stay legible while feeling contemporary and energetic.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable, with round characters (like O/C) reading as wide ovals. The numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction, keeping a consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.