Sans Normal Usbal 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Biwa' and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, presentations, infographics, modern, clean, dynamic, technical, businesslike, versatility, legibility, modernity, efficiency, humanist, oblique, open apertures, rounded terminals, crisp.
A clean, slanted sans with smooth, round-leaning construction and a gently modulated stroke. Curves are broadly circular and open, with minimal interruption at joins, giving letters an even, flowing rhythm. Terminals are mostly plain and softly rounded, while diagonals (A, V, W, Y, k, x) cut sharply and help maintain momentum in text. Proportions feel streamlined with generous counters and clear differentiation between similarly shaped forms, supporting legibility in continuous reading.
Works well for interface typography, product copy, and editorial layouts where an energetic oblique tone is desired without sacrificing clarity. It also suits corporate communications, slide decks, and infographics that benefit from clean forms and easily readable numerals.
The overall tone is contemporary and efficient, with a forward-leaning energy that reads as active and purposeful rather than decorative. It feels approachable and neutral, balancing a technical clarity with a slightly human, written motion.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique sans for everyday communication—neutral enough for body text, but with a built-in sense of motion suited to modern branding and UI contexts.
The sample text shows steady spacing and a consistent slant that keeps word shapes cohesive. Numerals appear straightforward and utilitarian, matching the letterforms without calling attention to themselves, which supports data-leaning uses as well as general copy.