Sans Normal Tiku 4 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, refined, formal, premium tone, editorial voice, classic authority, display impact, heritage feel, flared, sculpted, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp.
This typeface presents a classical, sculpted construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, sharp terminals. Strokes often swell into flared ends, creating a chiseled feel rather than blunt cutoffs, while curved letters show strong contrast along their bowls and shoulders. Proportions are expansive with generous set widths, and spacing feels open, giving lines a stately rhythm. The lowercase keeps a steady x-height with compact counters in letters like a, e, and s, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with elegant curves and tapered joins.
It is well suited to headlines and subheads where its contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated, and it can also serve editorial roles in magazines or book-cover typography where a refined, traditional voice is desired. It works particularly well for branding that aims to feel established and premium, especially when set with ample tracking and comfortable line spacing.
Overall, the tone is dignified and editorial, combining formality with a slightly dramatic, old-world polish. The sharp terminals and strong contrast lend a confident, authoritative voice suited to premium or institutional contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-impact reading experience with a sculpted, calligraphic edge—balancing elegance with strong presence. Its wide proportions and pronounced contrast suggest an emphasis on display clarity and a distinctive, heritage-leaning character.
At text sizes the contrast and flaring terminals create a lively texture, with prominent joins and sharp details becoming a defining feature. The design reads consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a cohesive, carved-looking silhouette in both display and longer passages.