Sans Normal Velah 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, captions, editorial, branding, packaging, clean, modern, friendly, casual, lively, readability, approachability, motion, rounded, oblique, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals.
A compact, oblique sans with rounded construction and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are based on generous circular/elliptical forms, while straight strokes keep a steady width and finish with soft, slightly tapered terminals. Counters are open and airy for the style, and the overall rhythm is quick and forward-leaning, with modest spacing and a concise footprint in both uppercase and lowercase. Figures follow the same rounded, gently slanted logic and read clearly at text sizes.
Well-suited to UI labels, short instructions, and compact settings where a forward-leaning emphasis is helpful. It also works for editorial pull quotes, lightweight branding, and packaging copy that benefits from a modern, personable voice.
The slant and softened geometry give the face an informal, approachable tone that still feels contemporary. It suggests motion and ease rather than strict neutrality, making it feel friendly and conversational without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a readable italicized sans voice that feels energetic and friendly, using rounded forms and restrained stroke modulation to stay clean in continuous text while still adding character.
Uppercase forms stay simple and streamlined, while lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey, rounded construction where applicable, reinforcing a relaxed, human feel. The punctuation and dots appear compact and crisp, supporting clean text setting.