Sans Normal Arbeh 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 521' by Bitstream, 'Humanist 521' by ParaType, and 'Humanist 521' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, technical, friendly, clarity, versatility, modernity, system design, legibility, geometric, open, rounded, crisp, monoline.
A clean, geometric sans with monoline strokes and broadly circular counters. Curves are smooth and evenly tensioned, while terminals are crisp and largely straight-cut, giving the design a precise, contemporary finish. Proportions feel spacious with open apertures and generous interior space; round letters like O and Q read as near-elliptical, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and balanced. Lowercase forms are simple and uncluttered, with single-storey a and g and compact, rounded bowls that keep the texture even in text.
This style suits interface typography, product and corporate branding, signage and wayfinding, and editorial layouts that benefit from a clean, contemporary voice. It also performs well in presentations and marketing copy where clarity and a controlled typographic color are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, with a calm, systematic rhythm that feels dependable rather than expressive. Its geometric construction adds a subtle tech-forward character, while the rounded forms keep it approachable and friendly.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose geometric sans that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and a modern visual system. Its restrained detailing suggests it’s meant to stay out of the way in continuous reading while still feeling current and well-engineered.
Distinctive details include a Q with a short diagonal tail, a straightforward, utilitarian R leg, and clean, circular dots on i and j. Numerals are simple and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ geometric logic and maintaining consistent spacing and color in running text.