Sans Normal Sanan 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, signage, friendly, playful, casual, retro, approachable, space-saving, warmth, clarity, display tone, condensed, rounded, soft, monoline, quirky.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded terminals and softly rectangular curves. Strokes keep a steady thickness with minimal modulation, and counters are compact, giving the letters a tight, efficient footprint. Curves tend toward pill-shaped ovals (notably in C, O, S), while straight stems have subtly softened ends rather than sharp cuts. Proportions are consistent and upright, with clear, open apertures in forms like e and c, and a simple, readable lowercase built around single-storey a and g.
This face suits tight-space applications such as packaging, labels, signage, and UI headings where a narrow footprint is useful. It also works well for posters, editorial headlines, and brand systems seeking a friendly, slightly retro voice. For longer passages, it performs best in short blocks or callouts where its condensed rhythm remains comfortable to read.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lightly quirky, hand-drawn-like warmth despite its clean construction. Its narrow rhythm and rounded finishing lend a retro, approachable feel suited to cheerful messaging rather than austere corporate formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact sans that stays inviting through rounded terminals and uncomplicated letterforms. It balances clean, modern construction with a casual, personable character aimed at approachable display typography.
Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded construction, with straightforward, legible silhouettes and minimal decorative detail. The uppercase set reads cleanly in display contexts, while the lowercase maintains clarity at text sizes thanks to open shapes and consistent stroke behavior.