Sans Normal Menet 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura BT' by Bitstream, 'Carisma' by CastleType, 'Graphicus DT' by DTP Types, 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Lean' by Ogle Studio, 'Neurath' by René Bieder, and 'Magnify PRO' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, punchy, energetic, confident, retro, impact, emphasis, motion, display, oblique, heavy, rounded, geometric, compact.
A heavy oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, geometric construction. Curves are full and circular, with thick, even strokes and minimal modulation; terminals are mostly blunt and clean, giving the shapes a solid, blocky presence. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the design leans on wide bowls and strong diagonals (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y) to keep the texture lively. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (a, g) and sturdy, simplified joins, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and brand marks where strong presence is needed. It can work well on packaging and apparel graphics, especially where a fast, sporty feel is desired; for long body copy, its dense weight and compact counters may benefit from generous size and leading.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with an athletic, poster-like urgency. Its slanted stance and chunky geometry read as confident and extroverted, evoking sports branding, headline-driven advertising, and bold retro display typography.
The design appears intended as a high-impact oblique sans that delivers maximum emphasis with simple geometric shapes. Its consistent stroke mass and rounded construction prioritize bold readability and a forward-moving voice for promotional and branding contexts.
Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for large sizes, where the rounded forms and compact counters stay legible while maintaining a tight, impactful color. Numerals are similarly weighty and open in silhouette, matching the letterforms’ forward-leaning momentum.