Sans Normal Tubud 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' by Dharma Type and 'Oblik Classic' by Tour De Force (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, dynamic, impact, motion, attention, branding, display, oblique, weighty, rounded, slanted, compact counters.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning italic with broad proportions and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are built on rounded, geometric-ish bowls and open curves, but with sharpened joins and angled terminals that reinforce forward motion. Counters are relatively tight in rounded letters, while straight-sided forms stay firm and blocky, producing a dense, high-impact color on the page. The lowercase shows single-story shapes where expected (notably the “a”), with short ascenders and a steady, mid-height x-height that keeps text compact while still legible at display sizes. Figures are bold and rounded with the same slanted stress, matching the letter rhythm closely.
Best suited for display typography where impact and motion matter: headlines, posters, promo graphics, and bold brand moments. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, especially when you want an energetic, athletic, or retro-commercial voice.
The overall tone reads energetic and assertive—more like a headline workhorse than a quiet text face. Its slant and strong contrast give it a fast, sporty attitude with a slightly retro advertising flavor, designed to grab attention and hold it.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, fast, attention-grabbing italic with compact counters and confident curves—optimized for branding and display settings where a bold, dynamic silhouette is the priority.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the design maintains consistent oblique construction and a tight, sturdy interior spacing that makes words feel cohesive and “packed.” Curved letters (C, G, S, O) emphasize the contrast and the angled cut-ins, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) amplify the sense of speed and impact.