Sans Normal Dilop 4 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulp Display' by Spilled Ink and 'TT Commons Classic' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, contemporary, versatility, clarity, neutrality, approachability, modern utility, rounded, open forms, monolinear, geometric, crisp terminals.
This typeface is a clean sans with a predominantly monolinear stroke and softly rounded geometry. Curves are built from near-circular forms with smooth joins, producing an even rhythm and a tidy silhouette. Terminals read crisp and uncluttered, counters are generally open, and spacing feels balanced for continuous reading. Uppercase proportions are straightforward and stable, while the lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably the a and g) that reinforce a geometric, approachable construction.
It suits interface typography, product and corporate branding, and general editorial layouts where a clean sans is needed without sharp, mechanical hardness. The clear letterforms and open counters also make it a good candidate for wayfinding, packaging, and presentation materials that require quick recognition at a range of sizes.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded bowls and open counters. It feels practical and contemporary rather than expressive or decorative, projecting clarity and calm in both short labels and longer text.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that prioritizes clarity and visual neutrality, using geometric roundness to stay approachable. It aims to work reliably across headlines and body text while maintaining a consistent, contemporary voice.
Numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke logic and appear designed to sit comfortably alongside the letters. The shapes maintain consistent curvature and weight distribution, helping text look uniform across mixed-case settings.