Sans Normal Jimav 4 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, magazine, packaging, modern, technical, clean, confident, editorial, modernize, clarity, impact, precision, presence, expanded, open counters, crisp terminals, geometric, sharp joins.
This typeface uses broad, expanded proportions with generous horizontal space and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thicker verticals and finer horizontals/diagonals, giving the forms a crisp, engineered finish. Curves are smooth and rounded with open counters (notably in O/C/e), while joins and diagonals (A/V/W/X/Y) resolve into sharp, clean intersections. Terminals are predominantly flat and uncluttered, producing a clear silhouette and a contemporary, highly legible texture in setting.
It performs best in display contexts where its expanded width and contrast can be appreciated—headlines, titles, posters, and brand wordmarks. The clean construction and open counters also make it suitable for short blocks of editorial copy, pull quotes, and packaging or interface headlines where a modern, high-definition look is desired.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, pairing wide, open shapes with high-clarity detailing. It feels polished and purposeful—more “designed” than neutral—suited to communication that wants to read as current, precise, and confident.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, geometric-leaning voice with an expansive stance and sharp clarity. By combining wide proportions, open round forms, and crisp stroke contrast, it aims to stand out in display typography while staying orderly and readable.
The widened letterforms create a strong horizontal presence and ample internal whitespace, which helps maintain clarity at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same wide, high-contrast logic, with rounded bowls and crisp strokes that align visually with the caps and lowercase.