Sans Normal Isju 4 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, punchy, impact, approachability, retro display, branding, soft corners, rounded, compact apertures, heavy terminals, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with soft curves and blunt terminals that create a dense, blocky texture. Many letters show slightly closed apertures (notably in forms like e and s), and the lowercase uses single‑storey a and g with bulbous bowls. Diacritics and dots (i/j) appear as solid round points, reinforcing the circular, cartoon-like construction.
Best suited for headlines and short, high-impact copy where its dense shapes and rounded forms can read clearly at larger sizes. It can work well for posters, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a friendly, retro display voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a retro display feel that reads as bold, fun, and slightly cheeky. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded geometry give it a friendly personality while still feeling assertive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with approachable rounded forms, prioritizing bold presence and visual warmth over fine-detail readability. Its consistent, chunky construction suggests a display-first typeface built for branding and attention-driven messaging.
In text, the heavy weight produces a dark color and strong presence; the tight counters and narrow openings can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The numerals are similarly stout and rounded, matching the type’s soft, sturdy rhythm across mixed alphanumerics.