Sans Normal Subur 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface presents as a high-contrast roman with clean, largely unadorned terminals and a slightly calligraphic modulation. Curves are generously rounded and open, while joins and apexes (as in A, V, W, and Y) come to crisp points, creating a lively rhythm across words. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with clear counters and a two-storey a and g, while the uppercase has broad, stable proportions and smooth, circular bowls. Numerals follow the same contrast pattern, with round forms (0, 8, 9) reading evenly and straighter figures (1, 4, 7) staying clean and legible.
It is well suited to display and editorial settings where contrast and rhythm can contribute personality—such as headlines, magazine features, book covers, pull quotes, and poster typography. The clear counters and structured lowercase also support short-to-medium text passages when set with comfortable spacing.
Overall, the font conveys a composed, bookish tone with a touch of traditional formality. The pronounced stroke modulation and crisp construction give it an authoritative, editorial feel, while the open curves keep it approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to blend traditional roman elegance with a cleaner, more contemporary simplicity, emphasizing contrast-driven clarity and a polished reading rhythm. It aims to feel credible and cultivated without relying on heavy ornamentation.
In text, the contrast and pointed diagonals add sparkle and help create clear word shapes at larger sizes. The ampersand appears conventional and robust, matching the typeface’s restrained, print-oriented character.