Sans Normal Dalas 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, ui labels, wayfinding, modern, minimal, utilitarian, clean, technical, space saving, neutrality, clarity, modern utility, condensed, monoline, tall, crisp, open apertures.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and a compact horizontal footprint. Strokes stay even throughout with little to no contrast, and curves are built from clean, rounded geometry that reads smoothly at display sizes. Counters are relatively open for the width, terminals are plain and unembellished, and the overall rhythm is vertical and steady, with tight forms that keep letters compact without feeling overly compressed.
It works well when you need to fit more characters into limited horizontal space, such as headlines, subheads, posters, packaging copy, and UI labels. The clear monoline construction also suits information design contexts like signage and wayfinding where a tidy, consistent texture is preferred.
The overall tone is modern and functional, with a straightforward, no-nonsense voice. Its narrow stance and restrained detailing give it a technical, space-efficient feel that suits contemporary interfaces and information-forward design.
The design appears intended as a space-saving condensed sans that maintains clarity through open counters and restrained geometry. Its emphasis is on efficiency, consistency, and a contemporary, neutral presence across short to medium-length text.
The numerals match the condensed, upright construction and keep a simple, legible structure. In the sample text, long lines remain orderly and evenly colored, emphasizing consistency and a clean texture rather than expressive calligraphic detail.