Sans Normal Vonay 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourne' by Greater Albion Typefounders (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, friendly, dynamic, casual, retro, impact, approachability, motion, display readability, brand voice, rounded, oblique, soft terminals, compact, bouncy.
A rounded, oblique sans with thick, even strokes and softly sheared geometry. Curves are generous and somewhat squarish-oval in places, giving bowls a sturdy, inflated feel, while joins are smooth and corners are consistently softened. The overall rhythm is lively, with letterforms that lean forward and show slightly idiosyncratic widths and spacing from glyph to glyph, especially in diagonals and curved characters.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its weight and slant can add impact—headlines, posters, logos, event graphics, and packaging. It also fits sporty or youth-oriented branding and advertising where a friendly, high-energy voice is desired.
The font conveys an energetic, approachable tone—more playful than formal—suggesting motion and momentum. Its rounded construction and forward slant create a friendly, upbeat voice that reads as sporty and informal, with a mild retro sign-painting or 1970s display sensibility.
The design appears intended as a bold, readable display sans that combines rounded forms with an oblique stance to suggest speed and friendliness. Its simplified, consistent stroke treatment prioritizes strong silhouettes and quick recognition over typographic formality.
Uppercase forms are compact and punchy, with simplified construction and rounded terminals that keep counters open at display sizes. Lowercase maintains the same soft, bouncy feel, with single-storey shapes and a consistent rightward slant that becomes more expressive in letters with descenders and diagonals. Numerals match the rounded, heavy style, favoring broad curves and strong silhouettes.