Sans Normal Abgay 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types; 'Helvetica', 'Helvetica Hebrew', 'Helvetica Thai', and 'Helvetica World' by Linotype; 'H Central' and 'Ladoga LB' by MacCampus; and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, branding, headlines, captions, modern, clean, efficient, techy, neutral, clarity, modernity, emphasis, efficiency, versatility, monoline, oblique, geometric, open apertures, rounded bowls.
A slanted sans with monoline strokes and a mostly geometric construction. Curves are smooth and round with evenly weighted terminals, while diagonals and joins stay crisp and stable. Proportions are moderately wide with generous counters and open apertures that keep forms clear at a glance. The overall rhythm is even and steady, with a consistent forward lean across letters and figures.
Well suited for interface typography, product labeling, and signage where a brisk, modern slant helps emphasize action or hierarchy. It also works for contemporary branding and short headlines, and can serve as a clear companion style for captions and metadata when an italicized voice is needed.
The tone feels modern, practical, and streamlined—more functional than expressive. Its oblique stance adds a sense of motion and efficiency without becoming calligraphic, giving it a quietly technical, contemporary voice.
The design appears intended as a utilitarian oblique sans: simple geometry, consistent stroke weight, and open interior spaces aimed at dependable readability and a contemporary, motion-oriented emphasis.
Uppercase shapes read as simple and structured, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, unadorned look that favors clarity. Numerals are clean and plainly drawn, matching the same smooth, uniform stroke logic as the letters.