Sans Normal Issy 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe; 'København CS' by Fontpartners; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional graphics, sporty, assertive, energetic, punchy, modern, attention-grabbing, speed cue, display impact, brand punch, slanted, chunky, compact, smooth, high-impact.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with compact counters, rounded bowls, and broadly cut terminals. Strokes feel thick and stable, with subtle modulation driven mostly by the italic angle rather than calligraphic contrast. Curves are smooth and geometric, while joins and corners are slightly squared-off, giving a sturdy, engineered look. The overall rhythm is tight and dense, with short apertures and robust shapes that hold together in large, bold settings.
Best suited for large-scale typography where weight and slant can deliver immediate emphasis—headlines, posters, sports or action-oriented branding, and bold promotional layouts. It can also work for packaging and social graphics where a dense, energetic wordmark style is desired. For long-form text, the tight counters and dark color are more likely to feel heavy than comfortable.
The font projects speed and force, combining a sporty forward lean with a confident, no-nonsense mass. Its dense black shapes and compact openings create a loud, attention-grabbing voice suited to energetic messaging. The tone reads contemporary and promotional, leaning more toward impact than refinement.
The design appears intended to provide a fast, impactful italic voice with robust, rounded construction and strong presence in display sizes. Its geometry and compact apertures suggest a focus on maintaining bold silhouettes and clear word shapes under high-impact, attention-first use.
Letterforms show consistent rounding across bowls and numerals, and the italics are achieved with a strong uniform slant that keeps silhouettes cohesive. The sample text demonstrates a dark typographic color and a compressed interior space, which emphasizes punch at the expense of airy openness. Numerals are similarly stout and rounded, matching the overall blocky, high-ink aesthetic.