Sans Normal Funar 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, posters, branding, condensed, modern, elegant, quirky, space saving, editorial tone, modern refinement, distinct texture, tall, airy, crisp, clean, nervy.
A tall, tightly set condensed text face with clean, largely unadorned construction and gently tapered terminals. Strokes show subtle modulation, giving verticals a slightly calligraphic tension without becoming ornate. Curves are narrow and elongated, with rounded bowls that feel compressed and a consistent, upright rhythm. Details like the simple crossbar on t, compact counters, and narrow numerals reinforce a lean, vertical texture in paragraphs.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial layouts where space economy and a tall, elegant voice are useful. It can work for branding, packaging, and poster typography that benefits from condensed impact, and for short text blocks when a distinctive vertical texture is desired.
The overall tone is refined and contemporary, with a slightly idiosyncratic, literary edge. Its narrow proportions and restrained modulation evoke editorial display typography—confident and composed, but not sterile.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving condensed style with a polished, modern reading texture, balancing clean sans construction with just enough stroke modulation to add sophistication and character.
In text, the condensed width creates a strong vertical cadence and pronounced word shapes. Round characters (o, e, c) appear notably compressed, while capitals maintain a steady, column-like presence; figures are similarly narrow and visually aligned with the letterforms.