Sans Normal Koday 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Dexperdy' by Differentialtype, 'Mollen' by Eko Bimantara, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, 'Aago' by Positype, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, confident, dynamic, impact, motion, modernity, clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, smooth, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning sans with smooth, rounded geometry and broadly even stroke weight. Curves are clean and elliptical, corners are softened rather than sharply cut, and counters stay open, helping letters retain clarity at display sizes. Proportions feel compact and sturdy, with a consistent forward slant across caps, lowercase, and numerals that creates a continuous, accelerating rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and promotional copy where impact and momentum matter. It works well for branding systems that want a modern, athletic feel, as well as packaging and social graphics that benefit from a strong, compact word shape. For longer passages, it will be most effective at larger sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is brisk and punchy, with a contemporary, sporty character. Its pronounced slant and dense silhouettes convey motion and confidence, making it feel assertive and attention-oriented rather than quiet or bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, forward-driving sans voice: streamlined shapes, consistent slant, and rounded geometry that stays legible while emphasizing speed and presence.
Uppercase forms read as simplified and geometric, while the lowercase maintains single-storey-style simplicity and rounded joins that keep the texture smooth. Numerals follow the same forward-leaning stance and thick, stable forms, supporting cohesive headline and UI-style labeling.