Sans Normal Koriv 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Malden Sans' by Monotype, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, assertive, punchy, space saving, high impact, motion, emphasis, condensed, oblique, geometric, smooth, clean.
A condensed, right-leaning sans with thick, even strokes and smooth, rounded curves. Letterforms show a slightly geometric construction—round counters in C/O/Q and compact bowls in B/P/R—paired with firm, straight terminals and tight apertures. The overall rhythm is brisk and vertical, with narrow proportions and a forward slant that keeps lines of text feeling taut and energetic. Numerals are similarly compact and weighty, with simple, sturdy shapes that match the letters’ dense color.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, sports graphics, branding lockups, and punchy packaging callouts. It can work for brief blurbs or captions when you want a dense, energetic voice, but its compact, forceful texture is most effective at display sizes.
The typeface conveys speed and momentum, with a confident, athletic tone. Its compact width and forward slant create a sense of urgency and emphasis, making it feel contemporary and performance-oriented rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a condensed build with an oblique stance for motion and emphasis. Its consistent stroke weight and rounded construction aim for a clean, modern silhouette that reads quickly and stands out in bold typographic layouts.
In longer setting, the heavy, condensed texture produces a strong typographic “stripe,” especially in italicized runs, which can be striking for emphasis. Rounded forms remain legible, but the tight spacing and compressed shapes naturally prioritize impact over airy openness.