Sans Normal Gobat 4 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, presentations, posters, modern, friendly, clean, casual, airy, approachability, modernity, clarity, informal tone, versatility, rounded, monoline, open, geometric, slanted.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded terminals and smoothly drawn curves. Letterforms favor open apertures and simple, geometric construction, with a gentle forward lean and consistent stroke behavior across caps, lowercase, and figures. Uppercase shapes are straightforward and slightly roomy, while the lowercase keeps a clear, readable rhythm with soft joins and minimal complexity. Numerals match the same rounded, even-stroke logic, giving text a tidy, cohesive texture.
Well-suited to interface copy, dashboards, and product surfaces where a clean slanted sans adds warmth without looking decorative. It can also support contemporary editorial typography and brand systems, and works nicely for headings, posters, and presentation slides when a friendly, modern tone is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with a casual, handwritten-adjacent ease created by the steady slant and rounded endings. It reads as friendly and unobtrusive rather than formal, giving layouts a light, easygoing voice while staying legible.
The design appears intended as a practical italic sans with softened geometry—combining clean, modern construction with rounded terminals to create an approachable voice for everyday communication.
Curves are notably smooth and circular in character (especially in O/C/G and the bowls of b/p/q), and the angled strokes in letters like A, K, V, W, and X emphasize motion and informality. Spacing appears generous enough to keep word shapes clear in running text.