Sans Normal Jobab 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe; 'Epoca Pro' by Hoftype; 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype; 'Neue Frutiger World' by Monotype; 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, modern, attention, momentum, impact, bold branding, display emphasis, oblique, compact apertures, round counters, soft corners, low crossbars.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes are robust and fairly even, with gentle modulation at joins and terminals that keeps counters open but compact. Uppercase forms read clean and geometric, while lowercase letters show sturdy, rounded bowls (a, b, d, p, q) and a single-storey a with a simple, blunt terminal. Numerals are wide and weighty, with a rounded 0 and strong, stable shapes that match the letterforms’ solid rhythm.
Best suited for bold headlines, promotional copy, and brand marks where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It should perform well on packaging and signage, and in sports or lifestyle contexts where impact and momentum are desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, with an athletic, motion-forward feel from the slant and mass. It conveys confidence and immediacy—designed to grab attention rather than disappear into text.
The design appears intended as a high-visibility, oblique sans for display typography—pairing wide, rounded construction with dense weight to produce a fast, confident presence in short-form text.
Spacing feels generous for the weight, helping large black shapes avoid clogging in lines of text. The oblique angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving a cohesive sense of speed and emphasis.