Sans Normal Anlag 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Ano' by Alias, 'Ageo' by Eko Bimantara, 'School Days' by KA Designs, and 'Lightbox 21' by Protimient (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, presentations, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, techy, clarity, modernization, versatility, approachability, system design, geometric, rounded, crisp, open apertures, high contrast counters.
A clean geometric sans with largely circular bowls and smoothly rounded curves paired with straight, vertical terminals. Stroke weight is even and consistent, creating a crisp, monoline texture with clear interior counters. Proportions feel compact in the lowercase, with short ascenders/descenders and a relatively low x-height, while capitals are broad and stable. The overall rhythm is regular and orderly, with open apertures (notably in forms like C, G, e, and s) and straightforward, modern construction in letters like a and g.
It works well for user interfaces, product copy, and dashboards where consistent strokes and open counters support legibility at smaller sizes. The geometric, rounded personality also fits modern branding, wayfinding/signage, and clean editorial layouts where a neutral but friendly sans is desired.
The font conveys a modern, approachable neutrality—confident and efficient without feeling cold. Its rounded geometry gives it a friendly tone suited to contemporary interfaces and brand systems, while the disciplined spacing and consistent strokes keep it professional.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, geometric workhorse: straightforward forms, consistent stroke logic, and rounded construction that reads clearly in both headlines and paragraph settings. It prioritizes clean rhythm and dependable legibility while maintaining a subtly friendly character.
Numerals are simple and highly legible with clear differentiation between shapes (notably the open 4 and the rounded 0). Punctuation and diacritics shown (e.g., the i/j dots and apostrophe) match the rounded, clean motif, supporting a cohesive text color in running copy.