Sans Normal Elray 4 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, branding, posters, headlines, elegant, airy, contemporary, refined, display, elegance, modernity, economy, distinctiveness, slanted, linear, minimal, clean, tall.
A highly slender, right-slanted sans with tall proportions and ample interior space. Strokes are consistently thin with smooth, rounded joins and clean terminals, giving the letters a crisp, linear feel rather than a calligraphic one. Curves in C/G/O/Q and the bowls of a/b/d/p read as gently elliptical, while diagonals in A/V/W/X are long and sharp, reinforcing a streamlined rhythm. Spacing appears open for such condensed forms, and the overall texture stays even across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
It performs best in display contexts where its thin strokes and condensed, slanted stance can read as intentional style—magazine headlines, fashion lookbooks, brand wordmarks, and high-end packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or captions when set large enough and with comfortable tracking to preserve clarity.
The font conveys a poised, modern elegance—light on its feet, understated, and slightly dramatic due to the steep slant and tall silhouettes. Its tone feels fashion-forward and editorial, suggesting sophistication without ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek italic voice within a minimalist sans framework, prioritizing verticality, refinement, and a smooth, modern rhythm over robustness or utilitarian neutrality. Its narrow, airy forms suggest a focus on sophisticated display typography rather than dense body text.
Uppercase forms are notably tall and simplified, while the lowercase mixes single-storey constructions (notably a and g) that keep the design contemporary and uncluttered. Numerals follow the same narrow, airy logic, maintaining a consistent vertical emphasis and a cohesive, delicate typographic color.