Sans Normal Neniv 4 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arlen' by Groteskly Yours, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Aksen' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, loud, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, high impact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact internal rhythm. Curves are smoothly drawn with soft corner transitions, and counters tend toward tight apertures, giving letters a dense, poster-like color. Round glyphs (O/Q/0) read as near-circular with even stroke distribution, while straight-sided forms (E/F/H/I/L/T) keep sturdy, squared terminals. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified, single-storey construction in key shapes, supporting strong presence at larger sizes.
Best suited for display typography where impact and quick recognition matter: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also works well for short UI labels or callouts when a strong, friendly emphasis is needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, projecting energy without feeling aggressive. Its rounded geometry and tight counters give it a friendly, contemporary voice suited to attention-grabbing headlines and branding that wants warmth alongside strength.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual weight with a smooth, geometric feel, balancing sturdy straight segments with rounded bowls for a contemporary, approachable display voice. The tall lowercase structure and compact counters reinforce readability and presence in tight, high-impact compositions.
Figures are robust and highly legible with large, simple silhouettes, and the Q features a short, clear tail that distinguishes it cleanly from O/0. The sample text shows a dense line color that favors short headlines and display settings over airy, texty rhythm.