Sans Normal Aflim 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mayberry' by Ascender and 'Akagi', 'Akagi Pro', and 'Macha' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, dynamic, impact, momentum, modernity, display, clarity, slanted, geometric, rounded, clean, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with smooth, rounded curves and largely monolinear stroke behavior. Letterforms lean consistently forward, with compact apertures and sturdy joins that keep counters tight at display sizes. Curvature is clean and geometric in the bowls and shoulders, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and strong, giving the alphabet a brisk rhythm. Numerals are equally robust and rounded, matching the overall mass and forward motion of the letters.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and branding where impact and motion matter—such as sports and fitness identities, event promotions, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing UI banners. It can work for brief text blocks, but the dense color and tighter apertures favor larger sizes and shorter runs.
The overall tone is fast and confident, with a contemporary, performance-oriented feel. The slant and dense color create a sense of momentum and urgency, reading as sporty and promotional rather than quiet or bookish.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong, contemporary presence with built-in forward motion. Its rounded geometric construction and consistent slant prioritize immediacy and punch, aiming for a clean, modern look that still feels energetic and promotional.
The design maintains a consistent lean across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive texture in lines of text. The bold weight and compact counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the rounded geometry and clean silhouettes read clearly.