Sans Normal Rikuw 4 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A rounded, monoline sans with subtly irregular, hand-drawn contours. Strokes maintain consistent weight while curves and joins show gentle wobble, giving letters a relaxed, organic rhythm. Counters are open and fairly generous, terminals are softly blunted, and many forms lean on simple geometric bowls with slightly asymmetrical shaping. Capitals are compact and clean, while lowercase forms (notably a, g, y, and z) have a more casual, sketch-like construction that reinforces the handmade feel.
This font works well where a friendly, informal tone is desired: children’s and educational materials, playful packaging, casual café or boutique branding, posters, and social media graphics. It can also serve as a characterful UI or display sans at larger sizes where the hand-made details remain visible.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, homemade charm. Its slight unevenness reads as human and conversational rather than technical, making it feel inviting and easygoing. The design suggests a playful voice suited to informal messaging and upbeat branding.
The design appears intended to offer a clean sans structure tempered by hand-drawn imperfections, creating an approachable display voice without heavy stylization. It balances simple, rounded construction with subtle irregularity to keep text feeling personable and lively.
Round letters like O and Q keep a smooth circular impression, while angular letters like V, W, and X are softened by rounded corners and minor stroke irregularities. Numerals are simple and legible with the same softened terminals, keeping a consistent texture across mixed text. Spacing appears comfortably loose in running text, supporting readability while preserving the bouncy cadence.