Sans Normal Duris 4 is a regular weight, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui display, packaging, futuristic, tech, sleek, geometric, space-age, modernization, sci-fi tone, clean geometry, distinct branding, rounded corners, expanded, open apertures, low contrast, modular.
This typeface has an expanded, geometric construction with uniform stroke thickness and generously rounded corners. Curves are built from smooth, near-circular arcs, while many joins and terminals are squared-off with softened edges, giving a precise yet friendly contour. Counters tend to be wide and open, and several letters use simplified, modular forms (notably in the angular diagonals and the squared bowls). The overall rhythm is airy and horizontal, with clean spacing and a consistent, engineered drawing style.
It suits display-oriented settings where a modern, engineered feel is desired—such as headlines, tech branding, product packaging, and interface titles. The wide proportions and open shapes make it particularly effective for short phrases, logos, and large-scale signage where its geometry can be appreciated.
The font conveys a contemporary, tech-forward tone with a calm, streamlined presence. Its rounded geometry and monoline build read as modern and approachable, while the expanded proportions and simplified shapes push it toward a sci‑fi/industrial aesthetic.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, futuristic sans with rounded geometry and a modular, constructed feel. Its expanded stance and simplified letterforms prioritize distinctive silhouette and contemporary styling over traditional text typographic conventions.
Distinctive details include the squared, rounded-rectangle bowls in characters like B and 8, a single-storey a, and a streamlined g with a long horizontal tail. Several numerals and capitals emphasize horizontal spread and open counters, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes while preserving the font’s futuristic character.