Sans Normal Sagem 4 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, ui text, clean, airy, friendly, casual, modern, space saving, clean readability, casual tone, modern utility, condensed, monoline, open apertures, rounded, tall.
A tall, condensed sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Curves are drawn as clean, elongated ovals, giving bowls and counters a narrow, vertical emphasis. Spacing is even and restrained, with a steady rhythm that keeps lines of text neat and calm. Overall geometry favors simple, open forms with minimal detailing and consistent stroke endings.
This typeface works well where vertical economy matters—headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging or label copy that needs to fit into tight widths. Its clean, open construction also makes it a good candidate for lightweight UI text, pull quotes, and short-to-medium editorial passages where a narrow, modern sans is desired.
The font reads as approachable and uncomplicated, with a light, breezy tone. Its narrow, upright stance feels contemporary and efficient, while the rounded shapes keep it from feeling technical or severe. The result is a friendly, everyday voice suited to straightforward messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving, readable sans with a gentle, human feel. By combining condensed proportions with rounded, uncomplicated letterforms, it aims for clarity and a contemporary tone without visual heaviness.
Uppercase proportions are notably tall and slim, creating a strong vertical cadence in headlines. Numerals follow the same condensed logic and appear clear at a glance, matching the alphabet’s simple, monoline construction.