Sans Normal Utlid 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, posters, refined, modern, energetic, clean, emphasis, compactness, modernity, clarity, slanted, monolinear, crisp, airy, open.
A slanted, streamlined face with compact proportions and a consistent, moderately modulated stroke. Curves are smooth and fairly geometric, while terminals are clean and understated, keeping the silhouettes crisp. Counters stay open despite the condensed width, and the overall rhythm is tight and even, with a slight calligraphic lift from the diagonal stress and angled joins.
Well-suited to editorial settings where an italic voice is desired as a primary style—magazine headlines, pull quotes, and leads. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a modern, streamlined impression, and works effectively for short-to-medium text where a lively slant and compact width help fit content without feeling dense.
The overall tone feels refined and contemporary, with an editorial sophistication that reads confident rather than playful. Its italic stance adds motion and emphasis, giving text a dynamic, forward-leaning voice while remaining restrained and professional.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary italic with a compact footprint and consistent texture, balancing geometric smoothness with enough modulation to stay legible and polished. It aims to deliver emphasis and motion without resorting to decorative detailing.
Uppercase forms are simple and direct, with rounded bowls and clean diagonals that keep the texture uniform across lines. Numerals follow the same slanted construction and clarity, maintaining a cohesive color in running text.