Sans Normal Keroz 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis' by FontFont, 'Kohinoor Latin' and 'Kohinoor Tamil' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, 'Mestre' by Tipotecture, and 'Rehn' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, confident, energetic, modern, friendly, impact, motion, modern branding, display emphasis, slanted, compact, rounded, smooth, sturdy.
This typeface uses a consistent forward slant with smooth, rounded curves and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms feel compact and muscular, with generous bowls and counters that stay open despite the heavy build. Terminals are mostly clean and softly finished, and the overall rhythm is tightly spaced and cohesive, giving lines a dense, unified texture. Numerals share the same rounded, streamlined construction, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact and motion matter—headlines, posters, and brand marks that want a fast, sporty voice. It can also work well on packaging and promotional graphics where dense, high-energy lines of text are desirable, while longer passages may feel heavy due to the compact, bold texture.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, contemporary feel driven by the strong weight and continuous italic motion. Its rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel confident and upbeat in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic sans with rounded geometry and a unified, energetic rhythm. It emphasizes speed and confidence while preserving friendly, open shapes for legibility in display use.
The slant is pronounced and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a strong sense of forward movement. Curved letters (like O/C/S) appear especially smooth and circular, while diagonals (like A/V/W/X) read stable and well balanced for a heavy italic.