Sans Normal Kogid 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' by Device, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Promotional Copy JNL' and 'Recording Artist JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, urgent, confident, industrial, impact, speed, space saving, display, slanted, condensed, compact, blocky, rounded.
A compact, right-slanted sans with heavy strokes and tight internal counters. The letterforms are built from sturdy, slightly rounded shapes with squared-off terminals and a consistent, low-contrast construction. Proportions are condensed overall, with short crossbars and narrow apertures that create a dense, poster-ready texture. Curves (like C, G, O, S) stay smooth and controlled, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) feel brisk and mechanically even, reinforcing a forward-leaning rhythm.
Best suited for display uses such as headlines, posters, promotional graphics, and sports or event branding where a strong, slanted voice helps convey speed and intensity. It also works well on packaging and short signage messages that benefit from dense, high-impact letterforms.
The strong slant and dense weight give the face a fast, assertive tone that reads as energetic and competitive. It carries a utilitarian, no-nonsense attitude—more about impact and motion than refinement—making it feel at home in action-oriented and modern commercial contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual energy in minimal horizontal space, pairing a condensed stance with a pronounced forward slant for motion. Its simplified geometry and sturdy construction suggest a focus on clarity-at-scale and graphic punch rather than delicate typographic nuance.
In text, the condensed spacing and small counters increase visual punch but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes; it performs best when given breathing room or set large. Numerals share the same compact, muscular build, keeping a consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.