Sans Normal Lidab 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe; 'AC Texto' and 'AC Texto Pro' by Antoine Crama; 'Niko' by Ludwig Type; and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app promos, sporty, dynamic, confident, punchy, modern, impact, speed, attention, branding, display, slanted, rounded, bulky, compact, high-impact.
This typeface is a heavy, forward-slanted sans with broadly rounded forms and smooth, low-modulation curves. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while terminals are clean and mostly blunt, giving letters a compact, muscular silhouette. The italics feel built-in rather than mechanically skewed, with consistent angle and steady rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. Overall spacing reads sturdy and dense, with rounded bowls (O, C, Q, 8) contrasting against firm, angled strokes in diagonals (A, V, W, X).
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand moments that need immediate impact—especially sports, fitness, and energetic lifestyle messaging. It can work for short subheads or callouts in UI and advertising, but its dense, heavy color is strongest when used as display type rather than extended body copy.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a distinctly athletic momentum from the strong slant and thick strokes. It conveys speed and confidence without feeling sharp or aggressive, thanks to its rounded construction and friendly curves.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact messaging with a sense of motion, combining a strong italic stance with rounded, approachable geometry. It prioritizes bold recognition and a consistent, modern rhythm across the character set.
The lowercase shows single-storey forms where expected (notably a and g), reinforcing a contemporary, simplified feel. Numerals appear robust and display-oriented, with the curved figures (6, 8, 9) reading especially bold and stable. The design favors bold silhouettes and clear shapes over delicate detailing, making it most at home at larger sizes.