Sans Normal Selef 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, packaging, children’s, editorial, signage, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, cheerful, approachability, informality, legibility, brand warmth, simplicity, rounded, soft, monoline, open counters, humanist.
A rounded, monoline sans with soft terminals and gently irregular curves that give the outlines a hand-drawn steadiness. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal modulation, and corners are consistently eased rather than sharp. Proportions feel compact and readable, with open apertures and roomy counters; several forms show subtle asymmetry that adds warmth without sacrificing clarity. Numerals follow the same soft, simple construction, with smooth bowls and unobtrusive joins.
Works well for user interfaces, short-form editorial text, and branded communications where a warm, accessible tone is desired. The rounded construction and open forms also suit packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from quick recognition at a range of sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, leaning toward a playful, approachable voice rather than a strict geometric or corporate feel. Its softened shapes and slightly quirky rhythm suggest a conversational, welcoming character well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, legible sans foundation while adding personality through rounded terminals and slightly human, hand-drawn nuances. It aims to feel modern and usable, but more friendly and expressive than a strictly neutral text sans.
The typeface keeps a consistent roundness across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive texture in text. Spacing appears comfortable and even in the sample paragraph, supporting legibility while preserving the font’s casual personality.