Sans Normal Kolut 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sportswear, packaging, energetic, sporty, modern, confident, punchy, impact, momentum, modernity, clarity, display, oblique, rounded, compact, clean, dynamic.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, closed apertures and broadly curved bowls that keep counters compact and dark. Strokes are largely uniform, with smooth joins and blunt terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a forward-leaning rhythm. Letterforms favor sturdy proportions and simplified geometry, producing a dense, high-impact texture in paragraphs and headlines alike.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where an energetic oblique voice is desirable. It works well for sports and lifestyle identities, poster typography, packaging callouts, and impactful UI moments such as hero banners or promotional modules, especially when set with ample spacing to offset its dense color.
The overall tone feels assertive and kinetic, with a contemporary, performance-oriented attitude. Its forward lean and tight counters create a sense of speed and urgency, while the rounded shapes keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact italic sans that stays clean and legible while projecting speed and confidence. Its rounded construction and compact counters suggest a focus on strong presence in display settings without introducing decorative complexity.
Capitals are wide and stable with generous curves (notably in C/G/O/Q), while diagonals (A/K/V/W/X/Y) feel crisp and strongly directional. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the lowercase’s compact, dark color and maintaining consistent emphasis in mixed content.