Sans Normal Umliy 4 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, headlines, posters, packaging, elegant, airy, modern, refined, minimal, premium tone, modern clarity, display elegance, airy readability, high-waisted, open apertures, rounded, crisp, graceful.
A very light, high-waisted sans with softly rounded construction and a clean, contemporary skeleton. Strokes stay consistently thin with gentle modulation, and joins resolve smoothly, giving curves a calm, polished feel. Counters are generous and apertures are open, while terminals are mostly clean and slightly softened rather than blunt. The proportions feel expansive, with circular forms kept airy and verticals reading crisp, supporting a bright, uncluttered texture in setting.
Best suited for editorial headlines, fashion or lifestyle branding, packaging, and other display-forward applications where its thin strokes and airy spacing can shine. It can work for short to medium paragraphs at comfortable sizes, but benefits from adequate size and contrast to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is refined and understated, projecting a quiet sophistication rather than overt personality. Its delicacy and open forms suggest a premium, editorial mood that feels modern and restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimalist, contemporary sans with an elevated, boutique feel—prioritizing openness, smooth curves, and a light touch for sophisticated display typography.
In the sample text, the light stroke weight creates an even gray at display sizes, while long runs remain spacious due to the wide set and open counters. Rounded letters like O/Q and the double-storey forms (where present) keep a smooth rhythm, while diagonals (V/W/X) stay sharp and precise against the otherwise soft geometry.