Sans Normal Kirev 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Gunterz' by Locomotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: coding, ui labels, data tables, dashboards, terminals, technical, utilitarian, modern, no-nonsense, sporty, alignment, emphasis, clarity, system type, oblique, blocky, compact, high-clarity, industrial.
A heavy, oblique sans with monospaced spacing and a large x-height that gives lowercase forms strong presence. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and curves are built from firm, rounded geometry that stays clean at the joins. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and terminals are crisp and squared-off in feel, producing a sturdy, engineered rhythm. Numerals are equally robust and align tightly within the fixed-width grid, reinforcing a systematic texture in lines of text.
Well-suited to interfaces that benefit from fixed-width alignment, such as code editors, terminals, logs, and tabular data. It also works for compact UI labels, badges, and technical dashboards where strong emphasis and consistent character widths help structure information.
The overall tone is practical and mechanical, with a confident, forward-leaning energy. It reads as contemporary and tool-like—more about clarity and impact than warmth or ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver a monospaced, high-impact voice with an oblique stance for added dynamism, balancing strict alignment with a modern sans construction. It prioritizes consistency, legibility at smaller sizes, and a bold presence in technical contexts.
In the sample text, the fixed character width creates a distinctly tabular cadence, while the slant adds motion without introducing calligraphic softness. The combination of large x-height and heavy strokes makes short labels and dense strings feel assertive, though long paragraphs may appear visually forceful.